SDLP Councillor for Foyleside Shauna Cusack has once again spoken of her disgust at what appears to be a surge in indiscriminate dumping and fly tipping in her constituency.
Said Cusack: “It both saddens and sickens me to see what appears to be an increase in this selfish, inconsiderate and disgusting behaviour in the streets of the Foyleside constituency.
“I have no doubt this is happening throughout the City and District but I am speaking on behalf of the people I represent who are totally fed up with their streets and green spaces being treated with such disdain.
“Within the last week I have personally come across piles of black bin bags full of garden waste discarded in local park and not for the first time.
“Household items such as toys, nappies and furniture strewn in fields and green spaces.
“The laneways of Rosemount used as open bins for all sorts of domestic rubbish from house clear-outs to food waste which is ideal for attracting vermin.
“This is just not on, what these people need to realise firstly is Council do not and will not clear private laneways, it’s the sheer hard work and generosity of volunteers who deal with these eyesores.
“Secondly, what they are doing is not only attacking their own neighbours and communities but our whole environment which will impact nature, wildlife and generations to come.
“This behaviour and mindset has to change if we are to live in the clean, safe, healthy communities we all deserve.
“There is so much support and options for waste disposal that there really cannot be any excuse for these offences and if anyone is experiencing difficulties please get in touch with Council cleansing.
“Meanwhile I would ask if anyone has any information on the culprits please get in touch as this needs to stop now.”
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