Harlow Council wants to hear from residents on where more litter bins can be installed around the town.

There are currently around 650 public litter bins in the town, which are emptied by HTS.

A consultation was launched on Monday (27 September 2021) to find out from residents which areas of Harlow would benefit most from new bins being installed.

The most popular areas suggested by residents will be covered by the roll-out of the new bins.

Councillor Alastair Gunn, for environment, said: “We know how much people value clean streets and green spaces, especially as the outdoors has provided much-needed relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“That’s why we want residents’ help in identifying the best places to put new bins, so that we can effectively target areas which may not be as well served as they could be. “Although there is never an excuse to drop litter, we know more bins in the right places can help reduce the amount of litter which is dropped on our streets and in our parks.“I hope more people enjoying Harlow for leisure and healthy exercise will be a legacy that we can take forward as we emerge from the pandemic, and that the new bins will help to make that a more pleasant experience.”

The consultation closes on Sunday 17 October- to take part in the consultation, visit their website and use the map to show where you want to see an extra bin.