Two fined for putting rubbish out incorrectly in Llanelli

RESIDENTS in Carmarthenshire are being urged to put their rubbish bags out for collection correctly or face a fine of up to £1,000.

The advice comes following two residents in Llanelli who have been fined £100 each in July for putting their bins out incorrectly.

The residents, who live on Langland Road and Annesley Street, were issued the fixed penalty notices as well as being given information regarding recycling and notices requesting that they comply with the recycling scheme in their area.

Residents are warned that if they fail to comply with such a notice issued under Section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, they may be fined or reported for summons in a Magistrates court where the maximum fine on conviction is £1,000.

Cllr Jim Jones, executive board member for Technical Services, said: “Carmarthenshire County Council’s Environmental Enforcement section receive numerous complaints every day regarding rubbish bags being presented early for collection or being put out on the wrong week. The result of this is rear lanes that are strewn with black bags and blue bags attracting vermin and creating litter when the bags are broken. Residents are being reminded that they will risk facing a fine if caught placing incorrect bins out or on the wrong days.”

Residents are urged to contact the council on 01267 234567 or access the council website www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk under the heading i-local or ‘recycling & bins’ if they are unsure as to what day their collection is or whether it is a blue bag or black bag week.

Recycling information is available in English, Welsh and Polish.