Council staff to clear fly-tipped waste in Newtownabbey

Bulky items were dumped in the Mill Road area of Newtownabbey. Pic Cllr Taylor McGrann.

Bulky waste, including furniture, was discarded in the car park of the former Toys R Us site.

Commenting on the issue, a spokesperson for the local authority said: “The council has received reports of material dumped in the Mill Road area.

“Council officers have visited the site and a team has been tasked with its removal. Anyone wishing to arrange collection of bulky items can do so via the booking service on our website.”

Macedon Sinn Fein representative, Cllr Taylor McGrann, raised the issue with the council.

Speaking to the Times, Cllr McGrann said: “I would urge anyone involved in fly-tipping to stop immediately and contact the council for any bulky collections as they are reopened for service.

“I have spoken to the owner of the site and council and hope to see it cleared immediately.”

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