Falkirk Council recycling centre hours could change to tackle fly-tipping problem

Kinneil Kerse is open from 8am to 8pm during this summer period.

Members of the scrutiny panel at Falkirk Council have been looking into illegal dumping on public ground.

Concerns have been raised that opening hours at council recycling centres doesn’t benefit everyone and could be deterring some residents from disposing of their waste properly.

Falkirk councillor says residents need to be educated about fly tipping

The local authority also need to save £60 million in its budget over the next three years.

Councillor Niall Coleman said: “In order to close the gap in the budget and prevent fly tipping, opening hours for for recycling centres could be changed.”