Angry Highbridge residents are calling for action after rubbish littered streets in the town this week due to overflowing recycling bins.
This was the scene in the town’s Bank Street car park on Thursday (August 14th), a sight that is not uncommon according to nearby residents.
One, who asked not to be named, told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “I paid a visit to the Bank Street recycling area on Thursday and was met by this disgraceful scene. Bins were overflowing and food was all around on the floor.”
She added: “It’s ridiculous that people get fined by the council if their bins are overflowing – perhaps we ought to fine the council?”
But Colin Mercer, Somerset Waste Partnership’s Area Team Leader for the South West, told Burnham-On-Sea.com the problem is being caused by a third party provider.
He explained: “Unfortunately, the recycling bins for drinks cartons are overseen by a third party which is currently changing its areas of operation and has also suffered several vehicle breakdowns in recent days, which is probably the reason for the problems. That said, we may well consider asking the company to take away the recycling bins altogether if their service doesn’t improve.”
He added that a wider review of recycling sites is currently underway in the Burnham and Highbridge area.
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