Aberdeen residents urged to dispose of garden waste properly

Aberdeen City Council has issued a reminder to residents not to dump their garden waste over fences into communal areas, or fly-tip.

Areas such as Deeside Way and Kincorth Hill which are used for walking have seen grass and hedge cuttings, among other things, left to waste away.

Residents can make use of any of four household and recycling centres in the city. Or those with a garden waste permit can use their household brown bin.

“We’d ask everyone to please help look after our natural environment and act responsibly when it comes to getting rid of your garden waste - dumping it over the fence onto someone else’s land is fly tipping and illegal.

“We’d also urge people not to dump garden waste in woodland, grassland or other places around the city as again, it’s illegal and creates an unsightly mess for people who are enjoying these areas.

“There are plenty of ways people can dispose of garden waste safely and responsibly and we’d urge everyone to use these ways to ensure the city is kept tidy and free from mess and flytipping.”

Householders who use a contractor for maintaining their garden are asked to ensure the contractor disposes of their business waste responsibly.