As Cardiff Council’s Allotments Page says, and mentioned in February’s article on this topic:-
“Carpet, tyres, PVC windows and doors, asbestos sheeting and household waste are restricted items and should not be brought onto any allotment sites. You can get rid of these items at a recycling centre.“
The Council also say that AstroTurf is covered by this restriction, and all would appear to come under Clause 27 of our Tenancy Agreements:-
“27. The tenant must at all times observe and comply with all enactments, Statutory Instruments or bye laws affecting the allotment.”
There’re quite a few plots on PPA with this stuff still on them, and it all needs to go as soon as reasonably possible. Fortunately, Lamby Way household waste and recycling centre will take – we’re informed – “multiple” tyres at any one time* per household free of charge, and there’s effectively no limit on things such as old carpet. Other centres will take things other than tyres. However, please, no one be tempted to fly tip anywhere on site.
Some well-intentioned people brought some of this onto site in the belief that they were usefully “upcycling” waste, but research has shown that as e.g. tyre rubber and synthetic carpet decay or break down, they pollute the soil with nanoparticles etc., and no plot with them on can be claimed to be organically-gardened either.
*C-to-C ask that tyres be brought to Lamby Way centre in a car – pedestrian and cycle access is not permitted. The staff there say that as long as it’s clear that the tyre disposal isn’t part of a commercial operation, they may take up to six tyres per household, on an allotted visit.
PPA Website Team
Noted. We will remove our small square of Astro turf as soon as practicable
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Many thanks Rhian.
We also thank those plot holders who have – as we’ve seen – already removed tyres etc.
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