New bins installed in Newport after residents' complaints

Newport City Council confirmed that three news bins were installed on Gainsborough Drive in Beechwood on Friday, June 5, tripling the bin capacity on the street.

The new bins replace a single bin which had previously been mounted onto a lamppost.

The bins replaced the previous one which residents claim had been left overflowing "for weeks, sometimes months" at a time. 

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A frustrated resident had previously told the South Wales Argus that the bins posed a particular risk due to the areas they served.

They said: "The street gives access to St Julians Primary and Infant school as well as St Julians Wood.

"Numerous complaints have been made by residents and the Beechwood Ward Councillor but still no action and for most of us we never get a response from Newport Council."

The problem was especially concerning given the regular presence of children and families using the route.

Rodents had also been reportedly spotted around the bins, and some residents took matters into their own hands by emptying the bins themselves because of the health risk.

New bins have been installed on Gainsborough Drive (Image: Newport City Council)

In response to the ongoing complaints, Newport City Council confirmed they were planning to install new free-standing bins with more capacity which was followed through last week.

With the new bins installed, the South Wales Argus contacted Newport City Council to get a better understanding as to how regularly the bins will be collected.

A spokesperson said: "We have installed three new litter bins on Gainsborough Drive today (June 5).

"The new bins replace a bin which had been mounted onto a lamppost, providing three times the bin capacity on this street".

The spokesperson also confirmed that the bins will be emptied once a week, offering residents reassurance that the issues which have plagued the street should now be addressed.