WITH MORE warm weather forecast ahead of the weekend, Bridgend County Borough Council is urging visitors to dispose of their litter properly after spending time at the beach.
To help people ensure that their rubbish does not end up spoiling someone else’s day out, new fireproof barbecue bins have been installed at key locations. They have been designed so that people can simply cool hot coals with sea water before dropping the entire barbecue box into one of the special bins.
With more than 200 other litter bins located throughout the town, there is no excuse for leaving behind waste which could become a safety hazard to other beach users.
Councillor Neelo Farr, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Economic Development and Housing, said: “Porthcawl is a wonderful place to visit or live, and offers stunning views, several wonderful beaches and great surf conditions.
“It remains a popular visitor destination, especially during the warmer months, and a wide number of local organisations and volunteers work hard to ensure that everyone can enjoy their trip to the seaside.
“We welcome all visitors who behave responsibly, stay safe, and who either deposit their litter in bins or take it home with them when their visit is over.
“In recent years, additional litter bins have been provided and while they can fill up quickly, they are also emptied on a regular basis. If a bin does happen to be full, don’t make your rubbish someone else’s problem – take it home with you and dispose of it there.
“Similarly, think twice before lighting up a disposable barbeque as these can remain hot for several hours after use. A number of fireproof barbecue bins have been installed at several key locations, so there is no excuse for leaving it on the beach.
“If it is too hot to carry to a dedicated barbecue bin, cool the coals with sea water first. If you cannot find a barbecue bin, after cooling place the tray and its contents into a suitable bag, and dispose of the barbeque safely at home or in a litter bin.
“Hot barbecue coals should never be buried under sand or poured onto rocks as doing so can cause serious injuries to other beach users. They should also never be abandoned and left on the beach as the tide can separate the grille from the tinfoil tray, and cause injuries if stepped upon in bare feet.
“Please remember that dogs are not allowed on Rest Bay, Town Beach, Coney Beach, Sandy Bay and Trecco Bay between 1 May and 30 September, but are welcome all year round at Newton Beach, Pink Bay and Sker Beach.
“With a little bit of effort, we can all help ensure that Porthcawl’s seafront, beaches and bays remain clean and pleasant for everyone to visit.”
