Residents in Cwmbran believe that fly-tipping has increased because the council has reduced the size of recycling bins.
On October 2, Torfaen Council highlighted on-going fly tipping issues around the Pontnewydd area.
A council post read: “There have been multiple incidents over the last few months on Chapel Street in Pontnewydd where waste, including black bags have been fly-tipped at the roadside.
“One of these incidents comprising of 5 black bags of domestic waste occurred at approximately 2:50am on the 22nd September.”
This triggered a strong response from locals, who were quick to speak out.
Fly tipped rubbish in the Pontnewydd area of Cwmbran(Image: Torfaen Council)
Denny Jacko Jackson said: “Since the introduction of smaller purple lidded bins it was only a matter of time before more people fly tipped.
“Where are they supposed to put their black bags when the bins are full and now your introducing fines?”
Luke Simmonds posted: “You made our bins smaller, now you have a fly tipping problem. Shock horror.”
Annette Pattemore put: “It would be better if we had large recycling bins, Caerphilly council uses one bin for all recycling freeing up the smaller black bin, hence less rubbish and fly tipping.”
Fly tipped rubbish in the Pontnewydd area of Cwmbran(Image: Torfaen Council)
Torfaen Council were contacted for comment regarding the smaller bins.
Daniel Morelli, Head of Public Protection and Environment, said: “We take fly-tipping very seriously and are committed to maintaining clean and safe environments for our communities.
“There is never an excuse for fly-tipping.
“We provide a regular waste and recycling collection service, a trade waste service and arrangements for the collection of bulky waste items.
“To help us tackle fly-tipping more effectively, we encourage residents to report any incidents they witness, with details or descriptions of individuals and/or vehicles involved. All information provided is treated confidentially and can assist us in taking enforcement action.”