Over 670 people sign petition for better waste recycling facilities in Bassetlaw

Over 670 people have already signed the petition circulated by Notts. County Cllr Mike Introna, who said he is pushing for change at Retford and Worksop Household Waste Recyclng Centres.

His complaints include that the skips are often full, and people are turned away on a regular basis with nowhere to dispose of their rubbish.

In a social media post, Cllr Introna says he has raised the issue directly for many months, with executive directors and officers at Nottinghamshire County Council, with the new Reform administration, and at full Council itself.

He adds: 'The message is simple — the current situation is unacceptable and residents deserve better. I keep getting told things are happening, but it isn't improving.

'The site staff do a great job in the circumstances but are not getting the support, or the regular changing of skips they need.'

One of the main issues, he adds, is that Retford is growing and contributing more to the County Council coffers, so needs a better system now.

He points out that under the previous administration, a cross-party team with Conservative, Labour and Independent Cllrs examined options for improving HWRCs across the county.

One proposal that was put forward was to replace both Retford and Worksop's waste facilities with a modern, larger Supertip that is fit for purpose and with the capacity to deal with increased population growth.

He said: 'The whole system needs a thorough review, a costed feasibility analysis and for the needs of Retford and North Notts residents to be prioritised.

'I will aim to present this petition to Nottinghamshire County Council at a Full Council meeting at the earliest opportunity.'

He has asked residents to inform him of issues at the tip, such as being turned away, and also regarding concerns about fly-tipping in the area.

He can be contacted regarding any issues with waste disposal or fly tipping at [email protected] and the petition for change can be signed at: https://tinyurl.com/5n7bxuty

Nottinghamshire County Council has been approached for comment.