A NETWORK of underground bins could be installed across Bournemouth in a move away from “unsightly” litter bins.
BCP Council has commissioned an organisation that helps local authority’s improve frontline services to consider the project’s potential.
On-site investigations are due to take place next week, with potential for underground bins to be placed across the town centre, seafront and open spaces.
Councillor Nicola Greene, portfolio holder for council priorities and delivery, said: “We invited the Association for Public Service Excellence to undertake a feasibility study in the summer of 2021.
“Consultants will be on site visiting BCP next week with outcome reports expected during Spring 2022.
“We have a number of sites whereby the feasibility of the technology would be explored and it’s expected to cost under £10,000.
"We are considering the useability of underground bins in town centre, seafront and open space locations and also at large-scale housing and flat developments.
“Underground bins are widely used across the world and increasingly in the UK as they can replace numerous unsightly individuals waste or litter bins with single underground units which, not only improve the look of our streets, parks and on seafronts but also reduces emptying frequencies whilst increasing capacity and eliminates problems associated with litter spilling out on to the streets.
“Furthermore, the use of underground bins can bring cost savings and reduce the carbon footprint of waste collection.”
The conurbation already has a small number of underground bins for public use and on new housing developments for household waste.
Cllr Greene added: “An options business case using the feasibility findings will be developed to give recommendations on any future further expansion of this waste collection solution which will include the identification of possible funding sources.”
BCP Council’s efforts to keep the town centre tidy were called into question at last month’s full council meeting by conservation group Bournemouth Civic Society.
Cllr Greene responded to the organisation by saying cleanliness was a “key priority”.
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