Residents urged to have pre-Christmas clear out

Residents urged to have pre-Christmas clear out

RESIDENTS in the Tyisha area of Llanelli are being urged to have a good clear out before Christmas and get rid of any rubbish they have lying around the home.

A waste amnesty is being held on Saturday, October 16 where householders will be able to take advantage of a one-off chance to dispose of any large items of rubbish for free.

A collection point will be set up at the Antioch Centre in Copperworks Road (near the recycling bring site) between 8am and 10.30am.

Most household waste can be taken along including bulky waste items such as furniture and electrical goods. However, asbestos, tyres, paint, garden chemicals, batteries, gas bottles, construction waste and trade waste will not be accepted.

Operatives will also be on hand to help residents dispose of any bulky items.

The amnesty has been organised by Carmarthenshire County Council and the aim is to encourage residents to dispose of waste that may otherwise be fly-tipped.

It is also hoped the amnesty will encourage householders to recycle and/or reuse as much of their rubbish as possible.

Executive member for the environment Councillor Philip Hughes said: “I hope residents take advantage of this opportunity to get rid of any rubbish they may have. Bulky waste such as furniture, wood and cardboard left lying in and around homes is a fire hazard and can result in fly-tipping, which not only spoils our quality of life and enjoyment of the environment but can cause serious pollution of the environment and harm to human health as well as harm to wildlife and farm animals.

“Fly-tipping can also have a detrimental effect on tourism in the county. But by working together, we can tackle the problem of fly-tipping and improve the quality of the environment in Carmarthenshire.”