May Bank Holiday refuse/recycling collections
There are changes to refuse/recycling collections over the May Bank Holiday, click to read more: ...
Save our Bees by 38 degrees
Our bees are in danger. Three species are already extinct, and others are in rapid decline. Scientists say that certain pesticides are responsible. ...
Families urged to go green
FAMILIES in Llwynhendy have been hearing about the benefits of recycling and reducing your rubbish. An open day was held at...
Hedge planting volunteers needed!
Keep Wales Tidy are holding a hedge planting session tomorrow (Wednesday 24th) up at the youth hostel in Llanddeusant. The work...
Resident reports man for throwing litter from car
A MAN has been fined by the council for dropping litter after being reported by a member of the public. ...
Change of bin collection days
APPROXIMATELY 9,000 households in the Llanelli and Gwendraeth Valley areas are to be affected by a change in bin collection days. ...
Llandeilo Bypass
CARMARTHENSHIRE Councillors are calling for a Llandeilo bypass to be built urgently to tackle air pollution in the town. Yesterday’s meeting...
Fancy a trip to the seaside this spring?
Keep Wales Tidy is searching for volunteers to take part in its inaugural Clean Coasts Week so that communities across Wales can help keep...
Try before you buy with real nappy library
A LAMPETER woman has launched a real nappy library so that mums and dads can try before they buy! Fiona Bowden...
Man fined by court for dropping litter
A MAN has been fined for throwing rubbish out of a car window at McDonald’s in Llanelli. Thomas Jack Watson, aged...
Man fined for waste offence
A LLANELLI man has been fined £300 for illegally carrying scrap metal. Percy Jones, of Maengwynne, was also ordered to pay...
Woman fined for throwing rubbish from car
A LLANELLI woman has been fined £150 for throwing rubbish from a car. Sarah Jane Otter, aged 25, of Pendderi Road,...
Agency takes action to remove illegal waste tyres
Environment Agency Wales has started work to remove approximately 25,000 illegally stored waste tyres from a site near Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire. ...
Wales leads the way as new natural resources body becomes operational
The environment and natural resource management can play a crucial part in tackling the economic, social and environmental challenges that face Wales. This is...
Keep Wales Tidy events in April 2013
Keep Wales Tidy are organising events and are looking for volunteers, details below: 4th – Cleanup: Danybanc &...
Schoolchildren are poles ahead at tackling climate change
SCHOOLCHILDREN in the Gwendraeth Valley are getting to grips with the weather. Cefneithin School has had a weather station installed in a...
Leading councillors disappointed at level of fines
LEADING Carmarthenshire councillors are disappointed with the fine imposed by magistrates for a dog fouling offence. Leighton Dean Harries, aged 36,...
Environment Agency takes action to remove illegal waste tyres
Environment Agency Wales has started work to remove approximately 25,000 illegally stored waste tyres from a site near Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire. The...
Dog owner fined at park
A WOMAN has been fined £75 after both her dogs fouled and she failed to clean it up at a Llanelli park. ...
Llanelli mum is green hero
A LLANELLI mum has gone from zero to hero and become a green champion. Kathryn Mantovani-Davies has decided to turn...
Woman fined for dog fouling offence at park
A WOMAN has been fined £75 for failing to clean up her dog’s mess at Pontyberem park. Council environmental enforcement officers...
Man fined for fly-posting
A LLANELLI man has been fined for fly-posting on a road sign. Stephen John Griffiths, aged 24, of Sandpiper Road,...
Sign up and support WWF’s Earth Hour in Wales, we have!
One hour of darkness to protect our brilliant planet, we've signed up, will you??? WWF’s Earth Hour is a unique annual phenomenon that focuses...
Easter refuse/recycling collections
RESIDENTS are being reminded that there are changes to refuse and recycling collections over the Easter holidays. From Friday, March 29...
Man fined for dumping black bags in back lane
A MAN has been fined £75 for dumping black bags in the back lane of Capel Isaf Road in Llanelli. The...
Rubbish and Litter, myths and misconceptions exposed
It's fair to say that there are a lot of myths, misconceptions and confusion surrounding recycling, rubbish, litter and even dog fouling within Carmarthenshire....
Three people fined for throwing litter from car
THREE people have been fined for throwing litter out of a car window along the A40 between Carmarthen and St Clears. ...
Council welcomes legal ruling on recycling
LEADING councillors in Carmarthenshire have welcomed the outcome of a Judicial Review which allows local authorities to run recycling services as they see fit....
Council spends £2.2 million to clean up streets
DID you know it costs £2.2 million a year to keep Carmarthenshire clean? The council is responsible for removing litter and...
Agency likely to grant ship recycling firm permit change for expansion
Environment Agency Wales has announced that it is likely to allow a Swansea ship recycling firm to make changes to its Environmental Permit to...
Carmarthenshire Biodiversity Newsletter Jan/March 13, project updates
Brief project updates: A MSc student at Swansea University spent the summer at Llyn Llech Owain Country Park studying the dragonfly...
Hay meadow restoration and shoreline management
David Hughes, Pembrey Country Park Despite much of Pembrey Country Park being dominated by manicured and manured grassland, a large area of rank and...
Six people fined for dog fouling offences
SIX people have been fined for dog fouling offences in the Llanelli and Burry Port area. Two fixed penalty notices for...
Wheelie bin reminder to householders
HOUSEHOLDERS are being reminded that black / blue bags will not be collected from wheelie bins. Residents are being urged to...
Scarlets help council tackle recycling
THE Scarlets have teamed up with Carmarthenshire County Council to encourage people to recycle their rubbish. The campaign sees Scarlets stars...
Waste and tyre amnesty in Ferryside
RESIDENTS in Ferryside are being urged to clean out their cupboards and sheds. A waste and tyre amnesty is being held...
Otters in Llanelli?
As you can clearly see from the picture, yes we do! It's not an April Fools day prank but we were surprised to find...
Man fined for dropping cigarette end on pavement
A MAN has been fined £75 for dropping a cigarette end on a pavement in Burry Port. Council environmental enforcement officers...
Two people fined for dog fouling offences
TWO people have been fined for dog fouling offences in Llanelli. Council environmental enforcement officers issued the first fixed penalty notice...
Keep Wales Tidy Events in March 2013
Keep Wales Tidy are organising events and are looking for volunteers, details below: 4th - Working party: Pontyberem - https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=51.778634,-4.169827&hl=en&num=1&t=h&z=17...
Woman fined after dog fouls on verge
A WOMAN has been fined £75 after her dog fouled on the grass verge in Llannon and she failed to clean it up. ...
Man fined for dog fouling offence at Kidwelly Quay
A MAN has been fined £75 for failing to clean up after his dog at Kidwelly Quay. Council environmental enforcement officers...
Four fined for dropping litter
FOUR people have been fined for throwing litter from cars parked in the Cross Hands Business Park. Council environmental enforcement officers...
Man fined for fly-tipping in back lane
A LLANELLI man has been fined £295 by the courts for fly-tipping in a back lane. Steven Jones was also ordered...
Carmarthenshire recycles 55% during second quarter
NEW figures show Carmarthenshire recycled 55% of its rubbish during the second quarter of this year. The results from the Environment...
Recycling advisor gets to know residents
THE council’s new community recycling advisor has been getting to know residents in Llanelli’s Penyfan area. Geinor Lewis went along to...
Man fined for dog fouling offence at coastal park
A MAN has been fined for failing to clean up after his dog at Llanelli’s Millennium Coastal Park. He was issued...
Dormice – in a nutshell!
Fancy a walk in woods near Llandybie that could lead to helping one of Carmarthenshire’s rarest small mammals? Volunteers are being...
Man drops litter and picks up £200 fine
A LLANELLI man who dropped two items of litter has picked up a £200 fine. Gareth Stephen Kendall, of Albert Street,...
Man in court after being caught dropping litter for the second...
A GWENDRAETH Valley man has been prosecuted in court after being caught dropping litter for the second time. Steven Paul McLoughlin,...
