SDLP calls for action over illegal tyre dumping

This week the SDLP in Strabane have called for action over illegal tyre dumping, following the recent discovery of a number of tractor tyres dumped along the river walk.

Speaking on the issue SDLP Strabane District Councillor Patsy Kelly said “We were shocked to discover that someone had dumped these large tractor tyres along the river walk. Whoever was responsible for this act has absolutely no respect for the people of Strabane who use this walkway or have no care for the environment that they are actively destroying.”

“This will now be a case of rates payers’ money being spent on removing these tyres and having them disposed of properly. In these times of economic hardship, we cannot afford to waste money cleaning up the mess left behind by criminals.”

Also speaking on the issue was SDLP Representative for the area Liam Stewart who said “After seeing what damage has been done to areas in the past through tyre dumping. I would call on both Strabane District Council and local tyre depots on both sides of the border, to be vigil in regards to where they store their old tyres. Dumping is not the only concern as with Halloween fast approaching certain people will be on the lookout for old tyres to place on bonfires. The smoke from burning tyres is highly toxic so I would appeal for consideration towards residents when planning any bonfires.”