Anger Over Bin Overflowing With Dog Waste

A litter bin overflowing with bags of dog waste in a children’s play area in Market Harborough estate is to be removed.

People have complained about the situation causing a health hazard in the area on Ashton Rise off Lubenham Hill.

The private management company responsible for emptying it blames dog owners for using the bin when it is marked ‘no dog waste.’

The overflowing bin

One dog walker told HFM: “I’ve never seen such a disgusting mess.

“A notice on the bin clearly states that it’s not to be used for dog poo, but dog walkers have dumped so many bags full of poo in the bin that they are spilling out all over the ground.

“And waste is actually oozing out some of the bags on to the grass and path.

“It’s absolutely vile and is posing an obvious health hazard as well as looking horrible.”

A spokesperson for property management company FirstPort said “Ensuring that our developments are safe and well maintained is our top priority.

“The general waste bin by the play area at Ashton Rise is regularly emptied, and whilst there are notices in place to advise members of the public not to use it for dog waste, we are aware that these have been frequently ignored.

“To address this, we have consulted with residents and a contractor will be attending this week to permanently remove the bin and clean up the area.”

The bin will now be removed