An angry resident in Wideopen, North Tyneside, has claimed binmen left dog poo bags on the pavement outside his home after a collection. CCTV footage captured the moment a refuse worker dropped a bin, causing several waste bags to fall to the ground. The worker continued emptying the bin but failed to pick up the items on the floor outside Bryan Bennett's home.
Incident Details
The footage was recorded at 11:43 AM on Tuesday, June 23, according to ChronicleLive reports. Bryan Bennett, 57, reported the incident to North Tyneside Council after seeing the mess left behind. He expressed shock, stating, 'Kids walk to school on this street so dog poo shouldn't be left on the road.'
Resident's Concerns
Bennett, who worked as a binman in the 1980s, emphasized the importance of proper waste handling. 'There isn't enough care taken in these situations, and that's why things can be left like this. This sort of thing can cause health issues, and it makes the place dirtier when we are doing our best to keep the place we live clean and tidy,' he said. 'I worked as a binman in the 1980s and we used to make sure any rubbish left ended up in our truck.'
Council Response
North Tyneside Council reviewed the footage and stated, 'Having reviewed the footage, it appears to show a single small item falling from a household waste bin during collection. It is not clear whether our crew member was aware of this at the time, but our teams will usually pick up any small items they notice or report larger spillages to our street cleansing colleagues. This appears to have been a genuine oversight.' The council added, 'Our waste collection crews provide an essential service to thousands of households every week and work hard in all weather conditions, and to demanding schedules, to help keep our streets and communities clean.'
Community Impact
The incident has raised concerns about hygiene and safety in the area, particularly with children walking to school on the same street. Bennett hopes the council will ensure staff take more care to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
