"Persistent fly-tipping" and child safety concerns see key recycling point removed

Friday 13 December 2024

A key St Saviour glass recycling point is being removed after "persistent fly-tipping" led to "unsightly and unhygienic conditions" – and concerns about the risk to children.

The Parish of St Saviour said the decision to remove the bins at Grainville Playing Fields will be removed in February followed a review of collection services that identified inefficiencies and safety concerns.

Explaining their decision, Parish officials claimed that the kerb-to-kerb glass collection service, already available to all ratepayers, would offer a more "efficient and convenient" recycling solution.

"The collection process from these areas has become increasingly inefficient, particularly as St Saviour already provides a kerb-to-kerb glass collection service for all ratepayers," they said in a statement.

"Despite our efforts to maintain the sites, persistent fly-tipping has become a significant issue, leading to unsightly and unhygienic conditions, as well as higher levels of contamination of loads and in the bin areas."

Pictured: Officials said the state of the bins posed a threat to young children and those going to and from school.

The officials continued: "The current state of the glass areas poses safeguarding risks for young children and those commuting to and from schools in the vicinity."

The bring bank at the Parish Depot will remain operational for now, with a decision on its future expected by the end of the third quarter in 2025. No other changes to recycling or waste services are planned at this time.

For those wishing to obtain a glass bin, the Parish Hall can be contacted at 735864. Residents are reminded to leave the assigned glass bin with the property when moving to a new residence.