A spokesperson for Carrigart’s Tidy Towns Committee fears that illegal dumping at the recycling units could undermine an entire year’s work by volunteers and community groups who have worked tirelessly to improve the appearance of the village.
Scheme workers currently spend up to an hour each morning removing waste and other items that have been left beside the recycling units overnight.
A clothes bank at the recycling facility had to be removed earlier in the year due to persistent misuse. This was then replaced by another one; however, we now appeal for this unit to be removed due to serious misuse.
Items dumped there over the past weekend include duvets, pillows, bed linen, cushions etc. Given that the facility is located beside the church, graveyard and school, it is particularly disappointing that some individuals continue to show complete disregard for the area and the wider community.
Following Carrigart’s nomination recently as the Best Kept Village in the prestigious All-Island North and South Tidy Towns Competition, we feel obliged to maintain a high standard. This is a significant honour and a reflection of the dedication, pride and hard work of local residents, volunteers and businesses who continually strive to enhance the village.
The nomination also provides a valuable opportunity to showcase Carrigart on a national stage & it is therefore vital that everyone plays their part in protecting and maintaining the high standards that have earned the village national recognition.