Wheelie bin fines

Charnwood Borough Council plans to issue fines to people who don't take their wheelie bins in.

Charnwood Borough Council has announced people who leave their bins out on the kerb-side after they have been collected will be fined. 

The council says it is trying to encourage people to get their wheelie bins off the streets to make sure paths are clear. 

If bins are left out for longer than 24 hours after collection, then the council says it can give out advice and ultimately a fine of £60. 

Cllr Margaret Smidowicz, lead member for regulatory services, said: 

“From experience we know that if you leave a wheelie bin out for too long, it can attract more litter. It also looks unsightly and for visually impaired people it is yet another hazard in the street.

“We also know that for some people they cannot simply put the bin around the back due to the nature of their homes. However, there is usually somewhere it should go and if there are genuine issues we can grant exemptions." 

Street wardens will be out and about advising residents in the areas of Leopold Street and Paget Street over the next few weeks.

Another area of town is around the train station which will also be visited by wardens and the Council will be writing to 500 residents to encourage their support.

In the past year the Council has issued 260 letters advising people to make sure their bins are wheeled in after collection.

If you need to find out what day your wheelie bin is being collected, please visit my.charnwood.gov.uk