Popular tourist destinations in Snowdonia have experienced a surge in litter throughout the summer - and they’re bracing themselves for more “accidental fly-tipping” during the Bank Holiday weekend. Waste disposal facilities have struggled to cope with the high number of visitors, leaving bins overflowing with waste.
Honeypot sites including Nantgwynant valley beneath Snowdon, Llyn Padarn in Llanberis and Llyn Tegid lake at Bala have been plagued with litter as people dump their rubbish next to full bins. Bags of waste along with loose litter have all been abandoned at beauty sites, instead of visitors taking their waste home.
Beauty spots also face the problem of tourists ditching their barbecues and camping equipment after their stay. According to Fly-Tipping Action Wales (FTAW), many of Wales’ pristine landscapes are being “blighted” by abandoned items, NorthWales Live reports.
