Council to remove illegally dumped waste in Ballyclare

Fly-tippers have been slammed after targeting a number of rural roads in the Ballyclare area this week.
By Russell Keers
Published 2nd Apr 2020, 10:24 BST
Updated 2nd Apr 2020, 10:25 BST
The items were discovered on a number of rural roads.The items were discovered on a number of rural roads.
The items were discovered on a number of rural roads.

Indepenent Ballyclare DEA representative, Cllr Michael Stewart said that items were dumped along the Glen Road, Ballymartin Road and on the slip road leaving Ballynure towards Belfast.

Speaking to the Times, Cllr Stewart said: “It is completely unacceptable that while so many brave people selflessly battle to help us beat the dreadful coronavirus Covid-19, others selfishly believe this type of behaviour is acceptable. It is not.

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“It endangers our community, it diverts council staff from delivering the essential services we depend upon and it is blighting our beautiful countryside. Now more than ever, we need to come together, respect and support each other and ensure we get through this crisis, an even stronger, kinder and better community.

Council staff will be removing the rubbish.Council staff will be removing the rubbish.
Council staff will be removing the rubbish.

“I would urge anyone who sees any incidents of fly-tipping to report them immediately to the council.”

In a statement issued to this paper on Wednesday, a council spokesperson confirmed the litter would be removed “as soon as possible.”

The spokesperson for the local authority said: “Council received a call regarding the Ballynure fly-tip this morning (April 1) and the call has been logged as per normal council protocol.

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“We have received no reports of fly-tipping at the Glen Road and Ballymartin Road.

Council resources are already stretched during the coronavirus pandemic.Council resources are already stretched during the coronavirus pandemic.
Council resources are already stretched during the coronavirus pandemic.

“Due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation, the waste will be sprayed and removed as soon as possible. Residents are advised to use the bins/containers at their households to dispose of their waste and delay any spring cleaning until the recycling centres reopen.

“Fly-tipping is illegal and is a risk to our health, and residents are encouraged in these exceptional circumstances to act responsibly. Fly-tipping should be reported by ringing 02890340056.”