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\n\t\t Reporter: Charlotte Hall, Local Democracy Reporter
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\n\t\t Date published: 30 December 2025
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Images courtesy of Addy Shan<\/p>\n
A junction with a public bin in Oldham has become a \u2018magnet for fly-tipping\u2019 creating a \u2018disgusting\u2019 eyesore, according to locals.<\/p>\n
The intersection of Napier Street West and Coppice Street (pictured above) has become an \u2018unofficial tip\u2019, with piles of black bags dumped between a council waste bin and a clothes donation box.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Residents are calling for the bins to be removed in the hopes it would discourage illegal fly-tippers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Addy Shan, who lives close to the site, said: \u201cThis bin needs removing. It\u2019s become a magnet for fly-tipping, mostly caused by local residents dumping their rubbish here instead of disposing of it properly.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery time I pass, there are black bags and household waste left around it.<\/p>\n
“This shouldn\u2019t be happening, but the bin\u2019s presence is clearly encouraging the behaviour and turning the area into an unofficial tip.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The issue has been taking place for more than four months, he added.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAs soon as the council clean it up, it\u2019s there again,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s disgusting and brings the whole area down.\u201d<\/p>\n
Other locals also shared their anger at the constant littering, with one guessing people dispose of extra household waste there \u2018because they know the council will pick it up\u2019.<\/p>\n
Fly-tipping is against the law and perpetrators can be fined \u00a3400 on the spot if caught red-handed, or an unlimited fine set by a court if prosecuted later on.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Councillor Elaine Taylor, Deputy Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, did not confirm whether the council has plans to remove the bin, but said the council is taking action to fight the scourge of fly-tipping that has hit the borough over the last year.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Coun Taylor said: \u201cWe understand the frustration this would cause for residents living nearby.<\/p>\n
“Fly-tipping is illegal and blights neighbourhoods, and diverts valuable council resources away from other frontline services.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have recently relaunched our Don\u2019t Trash Oldham campaign for a cleaner, greener borough.<\/p>\n
“We are working hand-in-hand with our communities to bring pride back to our neighbourhoods including clearing alleyways, tackling fly-tipping.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy working together, we can help keep our streets clean, safe and welcoming for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n
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