Published:
2:50 PM May 19, 2021
Local residents Chris Elderton, chairman of the Island Group, Doreen Marshall, John Cena, member of the Island Group and S.Ward who are having ongoing issues with the overflowing bins on Douro Place in Norwich.
- Credit: Danielle Booden
Angry residents have slammed fly-tippers who continue to dump rubbish in their community, one month after a council promise of regular checks.
Residents at Douro Place in Norwich have vented their frustrations at items such as mattresses being dumped, with limited bin capacity and missed collections identified as reasons for the issue.
Norwich City Council said on April 8 that weekly spot checks of the area would be introduced, and that environmental and waste collection teams would be contacted to ensure the site was cleared.
Mrs Carlo added: As you can imagine, residents want to dispose of their waste close to their homes and if the weather is poor, they don’t want to be wandering around looking for a bin with capacity. The bins should be swept on a regular basis and should be part of the council s basic services.
Dorou Place resident John Cena, 48, said blue recycling bins have been missed on numerous occasions during collections.
Residents on Douro Place have reported missed bin collections and have requested more bins from the city council
- Credit: John Cena
He reported a bin being knocked over on April 1 causing rubbish to blow across the street which he personally picked up. The bins are also not being locked up and can be moved out of position.