New bins aim to make Carlisle cleaner AND greener

(Date of issue: Friday, 26 February 2010)

A series of new recycling bins have been installed in Carlisle’s city centre.

The three new bins have been put in by Carlisle City Council and are located on Scotch Street and English Street, allowing visitors to the city centre to recycle their litter. More bins may be installed depending on the success of the scheme.

Paper, plastic and glass can be recycled using the new bins.

Cllr Ray Bloxham, Portfolio holder for Environment and Infrastructure, said:

“Carlisle is one of the best recycling city’s in the UK and our residents have shown a willingness to recycle and do their bit for the environment. The bins provide an easy way for visitors to the city centre to get rid of this kind of rubbish without littering and are another step towards reducing the amount we sent to landfill.”

“It’s a pilot scheme, but I hope that the new bins are the first of many to be installed.”

‘Gum and Butt’ bins are also in place within the city centre. Carlisle City Council was one of the first councils to use these new bins. It costs thousands of pounds to remove the stains caused by the gum and this time. The bins allow for residents and visitors to get rid of their chewing gum and cigarette stubs and aim to combat littering on local streets.

The new bins are one of many initiatives put in place by Carlisle City Council. A public awareness campaign - Carlisle…cleaner than ever – is ongoing and enforcement officers have made frequent visits to the city centre to warn visitors of the Clean Neighbourhoods & Environment Act legislation.

As part of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act, enforcement officers can issue a minimum £50 fine to people who drop litter, fly-tip, spray graffiti, fly-post, distribute flyers or leaflets, or fail to clean up their dog’s mess. Any resident wanting to report enviro-crime should contact the City Council on 01228 817200 or text the City Council on 07624 803992.