Pentredwr resident gets the rotting blue bag blues

* The Pentrdwr resident's picture of their rotting blue recycling bag.

A Pentredwr resident is one a number across Denbighshire having trouble with disintegrating blue recycling bags.

But the county council, which is responsible for recycling, says it is aware of the problem and is looking at ways of addressing the issue.

The resident local contacted llanblogger earlier this week to explain the problem, attaching a picture of the rotting bag which residents are expected to use for cardboard waste.

They said: "I attach a photo of our Denbighshire blue cardboard bag, now, this week, shedding a lot of white dust and it is from all four sides. 

"Cannot move the bag for the dust dropping everywhere and over our clothes. Wondered if its just our blue bag or others out there? 

"Whether it's plastic or paint it just cannot be healthy to breath in especially for the refuse collectors that have to lift the bag to empty it.

"A windy day and it will just take off elsewhere. I would conclude this is not good for the environment either if it's a widespread blue bag occurrence."

Elsewhere in the county numerous complaints are being made about the blue bags and particularly the £12.50 cost being charged to residents by the council. 

Things have become so bad that over 700 people have so far signed an online petition demanding free replacement bags.

A spokesperson for Denbighshire County Council said: “We are aware of concerns raised by residents and recognise issues some households have experienced recently with their blue bag.

“The Waste and Recycling Service is reviewing all options available to address these issues and support effective recycling across the county. We will provide any further updates to residents when appropriate.”