Glass found in litter bags

Press, 27 January 1988, Page 6

Glass found in litter bags

A broken glass and three carving knives were shown to members of the Paparua County Council finance committee last evening as examples of what is put unwrapped in rubbish bags. The county engineer, Mr John Annan, told committee members that some rubbish collectors had cut their legs on the objects. Many now shook bags to see if there was any tinkling glass inside and in accordance with county by-laws left them behind.

This had caused problems as some inoffensive bags have been left behind and ratepayers had complained. Such bags had then had to be collected by council staff later.

Mr Annan said he hoped that a more flexible and workable solution

could be worked out with rubbish collectors.

Pool owners

The finance committee has recommended in principle that pool owners in the county pay $lO a year to register private pools which comply with the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act. The owners who do not register within the required period will have to pay the council’s costs for inspecting and registering the pool. A charge of $5O will be made to householders seeking exemptions. Dog fees A reduction of about $8 in dog registration fees is being recommended by the committee to dog owners who register their animals before May 1.