Council installs smartbins
The Council is trialling additional litter bin
provision in Waltham Cross town centre as part of the programme of
increased environmental enforcement from September 2010 and the
partnership with XFOR. The new ‘smartbins’ allow passers by
to easily dispose of their cigarette butts and chewing
gum.
‘Smartbins’ are small and robust units which
can be fitted around most existing posts, bollards and railings,
providing the flexibility to be installed wherever they are needed
most without cluttering the street scene. The Council hopes
that the conveniently positioned cigarette/chewing gum disposal
points will encourage shoppers to dispose of cigarette litter/gum
responsibly rather than throwing them on the floor.
10 twin units have been installed in the
pedestrian area of Waltham Cross town centre, strategically placed
at the entrances to the pedestrian area, the PavilionS shopping
centre and by some of the seating areas where there are particular
problems with cigarette stubs. Shoppers are encouraged to use
these bins, which have been made more noticeable by the orange post
stickers which mark their location, in an increased effort to keep
the town centre free from ‘micro litter’.
One Waltham Cross business, The Cherries Café
at 4 Eleanor Cross Road, has already sponsored a twin unit (as a
planning condition of the business) and the Council hopes that more
businesses will be encouraged to sponsor the installation of bins
outside their premises in a joint effort to encourage both their
staff and customers to use them. If the trial in Waltham
Cross proves successful, the Council hopes to install ‘smartbins’
in both Hoddesdon and Cheshunt town centres.
Earlier this month, the Council launched a
widespread publicity campaign to inform residents of the increased
environmental enforcement from September 2010 as part of the
Council’s partnership with XFOR. For more information on the
XFOR campaign, envirocrime and efforts to reduce litter in the
Borough please visit the ‘environment and
planning’ section of the Council’s website.
Page last updated:
10/13/2010