The row centres on which areas will see the greatest benefits from the bins
A public bin pilot programme designed to improve recycling on Belfast streets has created division at City Hall, over the issue of where to place the new bins.
The purpose is to reduce ‘contamination,’ that is recycling waste being mixed with non-recycling, one of the greatest threats waste managers face in reaching recycling targets and reducing landfill costs. Green Councillor Anthony Flynn proposed placing one trial dual recycling bin in one park in North, South and West Belfast, with the rest in the city centre.
Councillor Flynn told the chamber the pilot should focus on “areas of greatest footfall.” He said: “I receive regular complaints from residents who use our parks and local spaces about the lack of recycling provision in those key areas. This is about ensuring our parks are kept clean. Sinn Féin Councillor Matt Garrett said: “The resources available will amount to about 25 bins. Our proposal is that they are split across the city, that five will go to each quarter of the city, and the remaining five go into the city core.
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