Fresh call for action on unsightly bins

UNSIGHTLY and abandoned bins in St Andrews threaten to ruin the reputation of the historic town unless action is taken to tackle the problem.

That is the view of community leaders, who have warned visitors arriving for high-profile events over the coming weeks will take a dim view of domestic and commercial bins being left out on the streets.

The issue has been raised repeatedly by St Andrews Community Council, which previously called for bins to be labelled with the name and contact details of the person or business responsible.

Chairman Callum MacLeod said: “The frustration and even anger I am hearing being expressed about the number of large commercial bins blighting the town centre is palpable and growing.

“The problem is particularly bad in South Street and is at its very worst in the area outside Holy Trinity Church.”

Ken Gourlay, Fife Council’s head of assets, transportation and environment, said the authority was tackling the issue on a number of fronts.

He said: “Officers are making more household visits to speak directly to residents and encourage them to remove bins from the street as soon as they’ve been emptied. Our enforcement officers also visit businesses to check they are meeting their legal responsibilities.”

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