THERE was a ten per cent increase in wheelie bin replacements in the Dumfries and Galloway area in 2024.
Skips and Bins, an online waste disposal service, compared the rates from 2023 and 2024 to conclude there has been a stark increase in the need for replacements, both nationally and locally.
Founder Scott Hawthorne said: “The amount of wheelie bin replacements that occurred throughout 2023 and 2024 indicates a serious issue. We are seeing endless headlines of wheelie bin theft, arson attacks, and weather conditions involving wheelie bins.
“Councils need to encourage residents to take proactive steps to secure their bins, as this not only helps prevent damage but also reduces costs that ultimately affect taxpayers.”
There are many factors that can require a replacement of a wheelie bin, such as damage to the bin itself or contaminated goods that defect the bin.
And Skips and Bins found that Dumfries and Galloway had a 95 per cent increase in contaminated bins from 2023 to 2024.
