Council to introduce 'community skips' in bid to combat fly-tipping and "help residents" in Boston
Community skips are to be brought back to Boston – in a bid to combat the issue of fly-tipping across the town.
Boston Borough Council says the aim is “to help residents get rid of unwanted rubbish and large bulky items, and to help address fly-tipping”.
The scheme gives people the chance to dispose of household waste, including furniture, mattresses, and large electrical goods such as cookers and washing machines.
Following on from a successful pilot in 2024, it will now return monthly, on the last Monday of the month, begging on June 29 at St George’s car park from 8am-1pm. The finishing time may be earlier, if they skip fills up quickly.
A council spokesperson said: “On the day, officers will be there to help residents and manage the waste transfer process. Locations for other community skip days will be announced soon.
“The skips are returning after the scheme received support from the Boston Pride in Place Impact Fund. The Fund, supported by HM Government through the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, aims to invest directly in local neighbourhoods to rebuild community pride and deliver immediate, visible improvements.”
The announcement has received positive feedback on the authority’s social media pages. One resident wrote: “Now this is a good, practical scheme,”. Another added: “This is great idea.”
Coun Callum Butler, Portfolio Holder for Environmental Services at the Council said: “Bringing skips directly into our neighbourhoods is a proactive way to support residents in managing their waste responsibly. It not only makes it easier for people to dispose of unwanted items, especially if they do not have transport, but also helps tackle fly-tipping and encourages everyone to take pride in keeping our borough clean.
“This year, we’re going even further by extending the scheme into our parishes, so I’d encourage residents to keep an eye out for upcoming dates and locations.
“It’s a great opportunity to clear out those bulky items you’ve been meaning to get rid of but haven’t had the time or means to take to the recycling centre.”
The spokesperson concluded: “The skips are for residents of Boston Borough only. Trade waste will not be accepted. Asbestos, car tyres, oil drums, paint cans and clinical waste are also not accepted.”