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Garden Waste Scheme Protects Against Bogus Traders

Green waste recycling collection points in Poole are helping to protect unsuspecting and vulnerable consumers from bogus traders.

Borough of Poole’s Environmental and Consumer Protection Services (E&CPS) offer a range of options to assist Poole residents dispose of their garden waste responsibly, reducing the temptation to agree a contract with an uninvited trader when it comes to gardening work.

Residents can take grass cuttings, hedge and shrub clippings, plants and weeds, leaves, twigs and bark, cut flowers and pot plant compost to green waste collection points throughout September and October.

The green waste collection points will operate on September 1,15 and 29 September and October 13 and 27 at Rossmore Leisure Centre, Herbert Avenue, between 9am and 12pm, and at the Baiter North Car Park, near the skate park, from 1pm to 4pm. People must provide proof that they live in Poole, e.g. a driver’s licence or council tax statement, to use the service.

Green waste can also be taken to Borough of Poole’s Household Waste Recycling Centre at Nuffield Road.

Shaun Robson, Head of Environmental and Consumer Protection Services, said: "Borough of Poole is continually trying to raise awareness of the dangers of dealing with unknown tradespeople or companies. At this time of year gardening work is a particular popular trade. If you require work to be done by a professional we would advise that you speak to friends and family to get recommendations of traders. If residents do the work themselves, hopefully the options we have made available through our garden waste recycling scheme offer residents a convenient method of garden waste disposal without the need for outside help.”

The garden waste recycling scheme helps Poole reduce the amount of biodegradable waste sent to landfill.

Residents wanting to deter calls from uninvited tradespeople are advised to place a card or sticker on their front door or window stating ‘we not buy from doorstep sellers’. These are available to Poole residents from Environmental and Consumer Protection Services on 01202 261700.

For further advice on dealing with doorstep sellers or your rights, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 040506.

Lisa Gaskell, Communications Co-ordinator
Tel: 01202 633060