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Feb 2021
Last Updated: 04/02/2021
'Stop dumping waste in recycling bins', says Pateley Bridge mayor
Mayor Mike Holt warns the town could lose the facility if it continues to be abused. He says the service is expensive and designed to help people who don't have street-side recycling collections.
Pateley Bridge recycling
Pateley Bridge Town Council is urging people to stop dumping domestic rubbish in recycling bins.
Town Mayor, Councillor Mike Holt, told the Stray Ferret that Pateley's recycling site was being used for fly-tipping, which is a criminal offence.
He said:
"I am asking everyone to help us in trying to stop this abuse so that we can retain and enjoy this facility, for which we all pay for through our rates."
At a virtual meeting on Tuesday, the council discussed correspondence from a parishioner about the untidy state of the recycling area on Southlands, at the bottom of High Street.
It's a complaint received by the council several times and from many different sources.
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Cllr Holt said:
"Pateley Bridge retains this facility because we have some residents who do not receive the benefit of a street-side recycling collection service. The recycling facility is expensive, and Harrogate Borough Council have closed many similar centres throughout the district.
"We do not want to lose this benefit to our town, but it will happen if it continues to be abused.
"Residents can report fly tipping by calling 01423 500600, or by email to customerservices@harrogate.gov.uk. More information is available on the HBC website and I urge everyone to try and help reduce the abuse of this area in our town."
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