Hitting the fan: London council angers residents with removal of 700 dog-waste bins
Summary
Hillingdon Council in west London plans to remove 700 dog-waste bins to save £100,000 a year, asking dog owners to use general litter bins instead. Residents and opposition councillors say the change could leave waste uncollected, worsen smells and attract foxes, while the council faces growing debts and a large schools grant deficit.Key Facts
- The council says removing the 700 bins will cut waste collection costs by £100,000.
- Hillingdon’s pet dogs produce an estimated 174 tonnes of faeces each year.
- The council hopes owners will put bagged dog waste in general litter bins.
- Residents say some dog-waste bins already overflow and that there are too few general bins.
- Hillingdon’s debts are increasing by £5.6 million a year.
- The borough’s schools grant deficit is £101.5 million, and the government has raised serious concerns about its finances.
- Similar proposals to remove dog-waste bins have prompted protests in Cornwall, Kent and North Somerset.
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