Fly-tipping warning at Newcastle Emlyn recycling site

Anyone caught fly-tipping at the recycling site in Newcastle Emlyn will be fined.
Council environmental enforcement officers are carrying out regular patrols and using CCTV to monitor the area following complaints of fly-tipping next to the recycling banks in the mart car park.
People are using the area as a dumping ground for all types of household waste.
Some people are also too lazy to put their recyclables into the banks and instead leave them in plastic bags next to the banks.
Enforcement officers will issue fixed penalty notices for £75 to anyone caught misusing the site.
Local Member Cllr Hazel Evans said: “Some people are quite messy or can’t be bothered. With the playing fields next door I do not want anyone injured by broken glass.”
People are being reminded that black bags should be put out for collection at the kerbside or taken to a main household waste centre.
Glass bottles and other recyclable waste must be placed into the banks and not left on the ground. If they are full please report it to the council.
The electrical waste banks are for small electrical items only. Larger items like televisions or fridges must be taken to a household waste centre. The council also proves a large/bulky waste collection service for a small charge or there are a number of charities/organisations that will collect unwanted furniture or electrical items in good working order.
Executive Board Member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr Jim Jones said: “We are very disappointed that recycling sites are being misused in this way as these are important facilities for communities. Fly-tipping is a criminal offence and despite warning signs that they will be prosecuted, people are still dumping all types of waste. This will not be tolerated and anyone caught will be fined.”
Visit www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales/recycling for further information.