Issues with households putting out waste and recycling bags for collection by the local authority’s waste service on incorrect days have been flagged-up in Penally.

In his report to the village’s Community Council this month, county councillor for the ward, Clr. Jon Preston commented: “Unfortunately, there are still a small number of properties who are putting out grey bags on the wrong Wednesday. This has led to complaints directed at the environmental services team which are unfounded in such cases.

“It is also worth noting that purple collection bags need to be left in a prominent position in view of the road.

“There have been several instances where purple bags have been buried by grey bags on collection day. When the purple bag collection operates before the main collection, these bags are being missed.

“I have met with the teams on the collection trucks, and it is evident that they always aim to deliver an efficient service but we as their customers need to do our part by ensuring our waste is properly presented for collection and where necessary covered to prevent wildlife ripping the bags apart,” he added.