A council has been accused of not emptying dog waste bins but the local authority has hit back, criticising people who do not dispose of their rubbish correctly. Pictures taken of “poo bins” in Conwy in the week between Christmas and new year show the bins piled with rubbish including many bags of dog poo sitting on top of the bins.
Locals have criticised Conwy County Council over the images. Conwy Valley resident Richard Hughes, 49, claimed the problem was particularly bad at the RSPB Conwy nature reserve at Llandudno junction.
Mr Hughes told NorthWalesLive: “I was out for a walk between Christmas and new year and saw the bin on the coastal path near Conwy RSPB overflowing with rubbish, particularly dog boo bags. It was so full people were putting bags on or around the bin and it looked a real state. It’s not nice for local residents or a very good advert for the area as this path is popular with visitors.”
Louise Evans, who is from Llandudno, said she had a similar experience. She explained: “The dog poo bins near The Oval had dog poo piled high on top and scattered around them. I know it’s been Christmas, but it looked horrible, smelled worse, and made the town look a mess. Holidaymakers still come to the town in the winter. It doesn’t look good at all.”
A spokeswoman for the council said staff were out working between Christmas and new year and reminded locals and visitors to dispose of their waste properly. “Our Open Spaces staff were out and about working between Christmas and new year, including emptying bins,” she said.
“It’s disappointing when people are not responsible with their waste, and there is no excuse for dropping rubbish on the floor. If a bin is full, people should use the next available bin instead or take their rubbish home with them.” For the latest Welsh news delivered to your inbox sign up to our newsletter