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BBC News
5 days ago
- General
- BBC News
People disposing of waste incorrectly in St Peter Port
Constables in St Peter Port have said people disposing of their household waste incorrectly in the town was "prolific".Constable Diane Mitchell said the Douzaine office received between five and 10 complaints about rubbish left in the streets every said she had received complaints from traders in the area who said residents were putting their food waste and rubbish bags into public Douzaine of St Peter Port employs staff to empty public bins in the parish every day and Guernsey Waste is responsible for collecting household waste once a week. Households in the island use "pay-as-you-throw" stickers on black bags of non-recyclable waste to cover disposal costs. A £2.50 sticker is needed for a 90l bag, and a £1.40 sticker for a 50l said she thought one of the reasons the bins were full was because people may be trying to avoid the charges."It is prolific. We get five to ten phone calls a week with regards to inappropriate disposal of waste," she said. "Whether it's to do with people trying to avoid the charges or seagulls attacking the bags, we don't know."Mitchell said she did not think the parish should change its waste disposal system, but she wanted to encourage more personal responsibility among residents."When you go somewhere that's messy, you don't get a good feeling," she said."We want to foster a sense of pride here so people want to come into town." Photographer Ben Fiore owns a shop in the Arcade and said he picked up rubbish from the street caused by seagulls which would peck open household black bags left beside public bins."I don't think it gives Guernsey the best look," he said."We have cruise ships sometimes arriving in the morning before the shops have opened and the streets are covered in litter."He said he "has no choice" but to lift it himself."It's communal spirit, I'll do it for Guernsey to look good."Mill Street traders asked the Douzaine to place a sign in their street to remind residents not to leave their food waste in public bins. Mitchell said constables were "considering possible solutions" to the suggested larger bins could be installed in town where residents could put 50p in a slot to put their rubbish is a criminal offence in Guernsey which could lead to prosecution and substantial fines.
CTV News
16-07-2025
- General
- CTV News
Essex mayor urges residents to stop misusing public garbage cans
Sherry Bondy with a public garbage can seen in Essex, Ont. on July 16, 2025. (Chris Campbell/CTV News Windsor) The mayor of Essex is calling out a growing number of residents who are stuffing household garbage into public bins intended for light litter. In a Facebook post earlier this week, Mayor Sherry Bondy expressed concern about people using uptown municipal garbage cans to dispose of full bags of household waste, refuse, even a glass picture frame. 'People are literally putting bags of their home garbage beside our municipal pails,' Bondy said in an interview. 'One or two of those bags and the bins are full. Then we have to pay staff to come out and empty them.' Essex garbage cans Misuse of garbage cans seen in Essex, Ont. on July 16, 2025. (Chris Campbell/CTV News Windsor) Bondy said while the receptacles are provided for convenience while walking, for items like coffee cups, dog waste and gum wrappers, they are increasingly being misused. 'When you see it once or twice, you think maybe someone's moving,' she said. 'But when it's on a regular basis, it seems to be a habit for some people.' She said the town has an excellent garbage collection system, including curbside pickup with no bag or size limits and access to local waste depots. 'We take basically everything. Whether you live in an apartment or a house, I encourage you to use your home garbage option,' Bondy said. 'This is one way we can save money — by not putting all of our home garbage in our town garbage pails.' Essex garbage cans Sherry Bondy with a public garbage can seen in Essex, Ont. on July 16, 2025. (Chris Campbell/CTV News Windsor) Residents and visitors have also taken notice of the misuse. 'I see it all the time — people pull up in their cars with a couple of bags and drop them in,' said Rick Tramutola, who was in Essex on Wednesday. 'I've even seen people dump fish scraps. It's gross.' Tramutola said he believes a fine might be necessary. 'Nothing too big, but something to say, 'Do it properly — we've got the facilities.'' Bondy said the town hasn't yet discussed implementing fines but isn't ruling it out. 'It's something we're monitoring,' she said. 'Everything costs money — from buying more bins to paying staff to empty them more than once a week. It all factors in at budget time.' Essex garbage cans Misuse of garbage cans seen in Essex, Ont. on July 16, 2025. (Chris Campbell/CTV News Windsor) For some residents, the misuse is baffling. 'It's too bad,' said Gayle Mitchell. 'We have garbage pickup right at our house. And if you live in an apartment building, they always have a bin. There's no need to put it on Main Street.' Lucille Lewis, who was shopping in Essex, said people have other options. 'There are a lot of places you can call for recycling or disposal. I don't think that should be done.' Paul Robertson agreed. 'There's no need for it,' he said. 'You can put everything out to the road, they'll take it.' Bondy said the goal is to keep Essex clean and avoid overflowing bins that send trash blowing down the streets. 'We want our town to look clean,' she said. 'This is one way we can work together.'
RNZ News
21-05-2025
- General
- RNZ News
Removal of council bins has increased rubbish
life and society about 1 hour ago As of May last year Auckland Council had removed more than 2300 public rubbish bins as a cost cutting measure. Auckland Council's website describes Musick Point as an 8 hectare reserve near Buckland's Beach, with spectacular views over the Hauraki Gulf. But locals are concerned the vista is being blighted by an increase in rubbish dumped around the reserve, a problem they believe is linked to a lack of bins. Liz Domett spoke to Lisa Owen.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
Survey reveals the one thing visitors to Japan find most frustrating
A recent government survey found that foreign visitors to Japan ranked the scarcity of public bins, especially in places like train stations, as the most frustrating thing about their trips to the country. The Japan Tourism Agency reported that 21.9 per cent of over 4,000 tourists surveyed at five major airports listed this as their top complaint. The survey was conducted between December and January at five major airports – New Chitose, Narita and Haneda near Tokyo, Kansai, and Fukuoka – as travellers prepared to depart Japan. Although the number of such complaints was about eight percentage points lower than in the previous year, many visitors said they often had no choice but to carry their rubbish back to their accommodation. ADVERTISEMENT Public litter bins were once common in the country, but many were reportedly removed in recent years due to safety concerns sparked by terror attacks like the 1995 Tokyo subway sarin gas attack and the 2004 Madrid train bombings. Littering is strictly prohibited in Japan and can result in fines or even harsher punishments depending on the offence. Japanese people routinely carry bin bags and take their rubbish home with them if they are planning to eat outdoors, such as at a picnic or sporting event. Japan welcomed a record 36 million tourists in 2024, according to figures released in January. The Japan National Tourism Organisation estimated that more than 36.8 million people visited the country for business or leisure in 2024, surpassing a previous high of 31.88 million in 2019. According to the survey, reported by Kyodo News, other common complaints included communication barriers – reported by 15.2 per cent of visitors – mainly due to staff at restaurants and other venues not speaking English and overcrowding at tourist sites, noted by 13.1 per cent. The recent surge in tourists to Japan has been attributed in part to a weaker yen, which has made the country more affordable for international visitors. ADVERTISEMENT The soaring numbers, however, have sparked concerns about 'overtourism' at popular destinations, posing challenges in managing visitor flow and preserving local environments. In January, it was reported that the popular travel destination of Kyoto was significantly raising accommodation tax – a fixed fee paid to the government by non-residents which is collected by hotels and guesthouses – in an attempt to make tourism more sustainable. In November last year, several Japanese cities were said to be increasing the 'bathing tax' for overnight visitors to hot spring resorts. Japan has also hiked the entry fees and restricted the number of visitors to tackle overcrowding on the iconic Mount Fuji. The Japanese government has been urging foreign visitors to travel during off-peak times, explore lesser-known destinations, and adhere to local customs.
