Make it easier for people to legally dump waste, environmental campaigners urge
Charging householders to legally dump their rubbish could trigger a rise in the illegal practice of fly-tipping, environmental campaigners have warned.
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Dundee’s West End becoming ‘paradise’ for gulls due to overflowing bins
Residents in the West End are claiming local streets are turning into a “gulls’ paradise” due to overflowing bins.
Rome doctors warn of health hazards amid waste emergency
Doctors in Rome have warned of possible health hazards caused by overflowing rubbish bins in city streets as the Italian capital struggles with a renewed waste emergency aggravated by the summer heat.
Philippines ships ‘illegally transported waste’ back to Canada
The Philippines has shipped 69 containers of what its officials called illegally transported waste back to Canada.
LETTER: Government should give OAPs walking stick with retractable spike to pick up litter
There has been a lot in the news about the litter problem in Dundee.
Council leader John Alexander blasts litter bugs at Dundee tourist spot
Dundee City Council leader John Alexander has once again taken to social media to blast people dumping litter in the city.
LETTER: Dundee council should pay bin staff extra to avoid DDE mess in future
I can't believe John Alexander moaned about bins being full after Dundee Dance Event.
Dundee cracks down on Angus residents using city dumps
Dundee has slammed the brakes on Angus residents crossing the border to dump their rubbish in city skip sites.
Resident claims Dundee street has turned into a ‘nightmare’ since arrival of Eurobins
A Logie resident claims his street has turned into a “nightmare” since the arrival of Eurobins.
More Eurobins for Dundee after fly-tipping and ‘human excrement’ complaints
More waste facilities are to be introduced in Menzieshill following a series of complaints about fly-tipping.
Flytipping fears as Dundee council halts garden waste collections for three months
Concerns have been raised that residents could resort to fly-tipping when the city council halts garden waste collections over the winter.
Dundee bins could be overflowing this Christmas if bin collectors go ahead with strike
Dundee residents could be left with overflowing bins at Christmas if refuse workers decide to strike in a row over pay.
Locals fear overflowing Eurobins on Dundee street could attract more gulls
Residents in the West End have voiced their concerns that overflowing bins in the area may be attracting more gulls.
Dundee council threatens furniture fly-tippers with prosecution
Dundee City Council has warned people who dump unwanted furniture on city streets they could be reported to the procurator fiscal.
Spending on Dundee street cleaning slashed by 26%
Fewer staff are having to do more work after the city’s street cleaning budget was slashed by a quarter in just four years, it has been claimed.
Outrage as litter louts throw rubbish over local beauty spot
An angler who regularly visits the Angus coast has condemned litter louts and warned their actions will deter visitors to the town.
Rubbish effort a good example from school kids
Pupils Barnhill Primary School in Dundee have taken part in a litter pick.
Dumped loos and trollies blight Dundee street
Trollies and broken toilets are among the rubbish found dumped in a car park near a city shopping area.
Dundee businesses and communities come together to tackle litter menace
Dundee businesses and communities came together to help lead the way of litter prevention in the City of Discovery.
New bins could help tackle Dundee street’s rat problem
The council is considering introducing Eurobins to a West End street after huge rubbish pile-ups attracted vermin.