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Rubbish cleared from Sinfin shopping centre after clothing banks are removed
Overview
Piles of dumped rubbish bags have been cleared from the site of former clothing banks at the Sinfin Shopping Centre in Derby. Asda confirmed it removed the clothing banks from its private land and is looking at future uses for the space, while reminding residents that leaving items there constitutes fly-tipping. Derby City Council stated that responsibility for clearing the private car park waste rests with the landowner.
Key points
- Rubbish bags left at the Sinfin Shopping Centre site following the removal of clothing banks have been cleared.
- Asda confirmed it removed the clothing banks from its private land at the Sinfin store and is exploring future uses for the space.
- Asda reminded residents that leaving items in the area is considered fly-tipping.
- Derby City Council noted that because the car park is privately owned, clearing the waste is the responsibility of the landowner.
- Local charity shop workers reported that people continued to leave items and clothes at the site even after the banks were removed.