I WAS interested to read Colin Pipe’s letter (“Flytipping is still a major problem”, Echo, January 30) regarding fly tipping in his local area.

Due to a combination of limited space and operational factors, residents in Durley Garden present their refuse in black bags for collection by refuse operations team on a weekly basis. A daily litter pick by street services staff combats any litter problems as a result of bags being ripped by foxes or seagulls, and the area is also subject to a full clean every three weeks.

Fly tipping is a problem that is not unique to Bournemouth.

The main issue is that it is often difficult to identify who is culpable when this problem occurs.

Our street services and refuse teams work hard to keep local areas free of rubbish and clean for all.

I would ask that anyone who wishes to report fly tipping to the council should contact our Customer Service Centre on 01202 451451 or at ask@bournemouth .gov.uk Please be assured that street services will continue to adopt a proactive approach to environmental issues. We always welcome assistance from residents.

LARRY AUSTIN Strategic operations manager, street services, Bournemouth Council