Over 7 tonnes of litter collected as council cleans up Nuneaton's roads

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council’s waste teams carried out a major litter-picking effort on several of the borough's roads.

The litter pick was concentrated along stretches of the A444, B4113 (Pickards Way) and nearby country lanes.

Gypsy Lane in Nuneaton along with Coventry Road Bulkington, Astley Lane, Bedworth Lane and Hospital Lane in Bedworth were also targeted.

A total of 7.4 tonnes of litter was collected, with approximately 1 tonne of large items along with 6.5 tonnes of road sweepings, mostly earmarked for recycling.

Councillor Jill Sheppard, Portfolio holder for Refuse and Central Services said:

“These roads have benefited from the operation and thanks go out to the tremendous work carried out by the council’s cleansing teams.

“There has been a gradual build-up of litter along these stretches of roads which becomes unsightly to look at for both residents and visitors alike and which costs taxpayers’ considerable expense to clean.

“If anyone does see littering from a motor vehicle or fly tipping, I urge you to come forward with the details for us to investigate.”

It comes after the council have also installed smart cameras in ‘Hot spot’ areas within the Borough, where illegal disposal of waste is a growing issue.

The camera’s are designed to detect and ultimately prosecute offenders and will be moved and installed around areas of concern.