Boston: Council removes litter bins to reduce fly-tipping

Bins have been removed from fly-tipping hotspots in Boston

A Lincolnshire council has removed some of its bins claiming they had become magnets for fly-tippers.

Boston Borough Council said it had taken away four bins in spots where people dumped rubbish next to them.

Councillor Callum Butler, the authority''s environment lead, said removing the bins "removes the problem".

However, one local walking group was sceptical, while a resident branded the move "counterproductive".

A bin is removed from Elan Close in Boston

Mr Butler said he "wholeheartedly" supported the decision to "relocate" the bins to other areas of the town.

He added: "This initiative reflects our commitment to creating a cleaner, more welcoming environment for all residents. It's a step towards addressing the persistent issue of fly-tipping, but success hinges on our collective effort.

"By working together, we can bring more pride into the streets in which we live."

Barbara Jackson, who organises community walks around the market town, said she thought removing the bins would make the litter problem even worse.

Boston resident Anna Cartwright says the move is "counter productive"

She said: "They will just chuck it [rubbish] on the floor."

Christine Clarke, who along with Ms Jackson is a member of Boston Community Walks, agreed, adding: "There is tonnes of litter. In fact, this morning I walked in human faeces while I was picking up litter in the lay-bys."

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Resident Anna Cartwright said: "It seems a bit counterproductive. There's nowhere now to put your rubbish which doesn't seem to help matters."

In Frampton Place, where a bin had recently been removed, BBC Look North saw council officials clearing up piles of dumped rubbish.

According to the council, education packs would be sent to households, with the decision to remove the bins due to be reviewed in six months.