AN investigation to identify public areas plagued by litter is being launched, amid claims some rubbish hotspots are being caused by having wrong type of bin.
Richmond Central councillor Clive World’s motion to replace open bins within three years follows claims that towns such as Richmond and Leyburn were suffering on a daily basis from birds lifting out the remnants of takeaways.
Cllr World said while bird-proof bins were available, other areas such as The Batts in Richmond had bins that were too small.
He said: “There is an unholy mess. The top of the bins are a disgrace being covered with muck. I would suggest that everywhere where there is a takeaway place nearby you have problems with the birds pulling out the rubbish. You can see other vermin moving round early in the morning because of these open bins.”
Other councillors suggested recycling bins should also be made available. Members of the authority have agreed to refer the proposal to one of its scrutiny committees.
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