Harbour bins are padlocked shut to prevent fly-tipping
BINS for St Peter Port boat users have been padlocked closed in a bid to prevent black bag waste being dumped in them.
A small hole in the top will still make it possible for small pieces of rubbish to be disposed of.
Ports general manager Colin Le Ray said the facilities should be adequate for marina users and for the general public.
‘We do encourage harbour users to be responsible with their waste, so we encourage recycling as well as providing bins for general waste,’ he said.
‘The facilities are designed for the occasional waste that one might get after enjoying a day out on the water and for general litter for anyone visiting the harbour.
‘They are not meant to be used for depositing large amounts of waste, nor for businesses to dispose of waste, which we have had incidents of. By locking the tops and installing apertures we still provide suitable facilities for all harbour users but ensure that sort of abuse should no longer be possible.’
Rubbish bins are currently provided adjacent to the marina pontoons, as well as various general litter bins around the harbour.
New recycling bins will soon be installed on the Crown and Albert piers as well, allowing local boatowners and visitors to recycle glass, paper, plastics and tins.
‘If boatowners do have any large items that are generated on board their vessels they can still arrange with the marina office to dispose of these,’ Mr Le Ray said.
‘The changes have been introduced initially on a trial basis so we can review how it goes over this summer and respond to customer feedback.’
