Litter bins removed in Salisbury due to lack of council staff

Salisbury City Council is temporarily removing some litter bins from the city streets.

It says it's because the City Council is in the process of taking on some services previously provided by Idverde, who are contractors working for Wiltshire Council.

In a statement, Salisbury City Council have said:

"There are sound financial reasons for doing this, and ultimately it will make the service more efficient and effective for Salisbury residents. We are taking on some of the Idverde staff. However, not all of them wish to transfer to a new employer."

The Council is advertising for more staff but in the meantime doesn't have enough workers to empty all the bins.

It added by saying:

"We do not wish to see them overflowing onto the streets."

"The bins that are most commonly used will remain in place, along with our new recycling bins in the city centre."

People are urged to dispose of their rubbish considerately.

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