🚨 Attention shoppers in Newport! 🚨 Abandoned trolleys are becoming a big issue, and the city council is taking action! Supermarkets might soon face a £100 charge for every runaway trolley found on public land. 🛒
Why, you ask? These dumped trolleys aren’t just an eyesore—they’re contributing to antisocial behaviour and harming our precious wildlife and waterways. The council’s current system hasn’t been cutting it, with many trolleys left uncollected, and they’re now stepping up their game.
Here’s the scoop: If abandoned trolleys aren’t claimed within six weeks, they could be recycled or disposed of. The goal? To tidy up our neighbourhoods and urge businesses to keep better track of their trolleys. 🌳
Councillor Andrew Sterry welcomes the change and pushes for a deeper focus on waterways. Imagine the chaos if a single trolley clogs a waterway and sparks flooding! 🌊
The council plans to roll out this initiative any day now, and hopes supermarkets find a £100 retrieval fee more appealing than splurging on a £200 new trolley. Revenue from the scheme will go towards campaigns tackling fly-tipping and littering—a massive problem with over 7,000 incidents in Newport last year alone!
Senedd member Natasha Asghar recently dubbed Newport the “fly-tipping capital of Wales.” The council is fed up and stressed over dealing with the rising illegal waste, particularly in rural areas. It’s time to reclaim our beautiful city!
Let’s keep Newport clean and green! 🏞️ If you spot any fly-tipping or have info on illegal dumping, report it through the council’s website or ring 01633 656656. Together, we can make a difference! 💪
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