What a waste!
Thursday, 29 July 2010
ONE of Moyle's most scenic locations is being destroyed by fly-tipping and careless dumping, according to people living in the area.
Crockanavey, between Waterfoot and Cushendall, is a narrow surviving part of the coast's original road but it has been turned into a dumping ground by thoughtless members of the public. Old sofas, televisions and office equipment are among the rubbish left at the site.
SDLP Glens councillor Orla Black told The Chronicle she believed 'quite a few people' were behind the dumping which has been an on-going problem for a number of years.
The landowner has now appealed for those responsible to stop.
In a statement they said: "People who cannot be bothered to use the facilities provided by Moyle District Council are dumping their unwanted items over the cliff at Red Bay.
“Crockanavey is a narrow surviving part of the original road, existing before the now famous Coast Road was built.
“By their actions these people are ruining a precious piece of scenery and history and limiting the use of what is a very popular walk with locals and visitors.
“Moyle council are monitoring the situation with a view to prosecuting the offenders under present legislation and the "landowner will sue for trespass.
“The landowner, local councillors and community groups are appealing to those responsible for this dumping to stop."
Appeal
Illegal dumping is becoming a growing problem throughout the district and Moyle District Council has called on the local community to help address the problem.
In a statement, it said that illegally dumped domestic and commercial waste is spoiling beauty spots and making the area less attractive to local residents, businesses and visitors.
Each year, Council spends a considerable amount of time, effort and money in clearing up waste that has been illegally dumped.
The Environmental Health Department investigate numerous incidents of illegal dumping and littering each year and regularly monitor dumping hot spots.
Illegal dumping is a criminal offence and can result in fixed penalties being issued.
Court proceedings can also be pursued for more serious or repeated offences.
Peter Mawdsley, Head of Environmental Health Services said: "The Council is determined to reduce the amount of dumping within the district.
“This anti-social behaviour costs council rate payers thousands every year. We are determined to take action against the culprits who continue to blight our community."
To help reduce council clean up costs and improve the attractiveness of our district, Moyle District Council would ask local residents and businesses to ensure that their refuse is disposed of by appropriate means.
The Council has a number of designated civic amenity sites which can be used by the general public to dispose of many household materials, free of charge.
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