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Town Streets Overwhelmed by Commercial Waste Bins
2 Aug
Summary
- Businesses urge Cornwall Council for urgent action on increasing commercial bins.
- Proposed solutions like bin storage areas have been rejected by the council.
- A survey is underway to understand current business waste management practices.
Commercial waste bins are increasingly dominating Falmouth's streets, prompting calls for urgent action from local businesses. The Falmouth Business Improvement District (BID) has highlighted the escalating issue, stating that pavements are becoming cluttered, negatively impacting the town's appearance and accessibility. Businesses are expressing frustration over the lack of a clear plan from Cornwall Council to tackle the problem, despite previous discussions.
Falmouth BID has put forward potential solutions, such as establishing designated storage areas for commercial bins in council-owned car parks. However, these proposals have reportedly been rejected by the local authority. In response, a spokesperson for Cornwall Council acknowledged the concerns and expressed a desire to collaborate with businesses, commercial waste collectors, and the town council to find viable solutions.
As part of an ongoing effort to address the eyesore, waste contractor SUEZ has met with local representatives. A survey has been launched to gather comprehensive information about current waste management practices among Falmouth businesses. This data is considered crucial for developing effective strategies, with businesses also showing willingness to explore shared waste facilities to reduce the number of individual bins on display.
