Community activist Joy Cooper is calling for litter bins at all bus shelters on the Central Coast.
Cooper said the move would be a simple yet effective solution to the pervasive issue of litter at bus shelters.
“It’s a common sight to see rubbish scattered around bus shelters, creating an unsightly and unsanitary environment for commuters,” Cooper said.
“The lack of readily available bins contributes to this problem, as people often have nowhere to dispose of their waste.”
Waiting at a bus stop recently, Cooper said she realised first-hand the need for a bin at each bus stop.
“Too often we see small bits of rubbish accumulation around shelters,” she said.
“It is a well known fact that a little rubbish ‘breeds’ more rubbish and having bins at all bus stops will help to stop this cycle.”
Cooper will stand for the Labor Party in the seat of Budgewoi at the September 14 Central Coast Council election.
“As a councillor with Central Coast Council, I will prioritise this issue and work diligently to ensure that every bus shelter has a convenient bin for the public to use,” she said.
“By taking this small but proactive step, we can make a significant difference in keeping our region clean and beautiful.”
Finally! Someone with some common sense! Joy Cooper, I wish you the best of luck! Anyone who believes this won’t help should take a look at Singapore. That country is immaculate, largely due to its efficient rubbish collection (as well as harsh penalties for littering). Australia has a long way to go when it comes to implementing harsher penalties in all aspects of the law.
Thankyou Joy for tackling this ugly issue. it is hard for commuters to rid themselves of rubbish when there are no rubbish bins. This rubbish becomes an environmental problem when it gets into our gutters and stormwater drains. rubbish is a danger to our wildlife as well. For a cleaner coast vote for Joy in budgewoi.
Wonderful news Joy I’ve been asking council for years to do something about the bus stop across from the Catholic Church in Woy Woy. Rubbish cigarette butts. Worse since Council put a seat there years ago. Food left everywhere I been cleaning this up for years. I also asked for a non-smoking sign. Nothing happened. Joy Cooper will be a wonderful candidate on Council. What you see is what you get. A Genuine good Decent honest, caring candidate indeed. That cares about our Environment, Wildlife, All our beautiful, mature big trees on the Central Coast.That are shade for us all to Survive the heat here. Give Safety for our wildlife to live now. Residence want green planet to Survive, not a barren one Concrete, hot one Wildlife Protected saved now. For all generations to see in the years ahead. She has all the qualities to stand tall in Council. If I lived in her area Joy would be my choice. A Candidate That has a wonderful track record for helping save our beautiful green spaces on the Coast. Empathy and compassion for people always. Will help keep Wildlife Habitat protected. Not stressed every day as we are seeing now. on the coast. As an indigenous mother grandmother and great gran mother I would choose Joy. To protect what we can save now. Joy has Compassion and empathy for all gods creatures.
An excellent proposal to reduce pollution of the environment : Litter left by people waiting at bus stops adds significantly to the pollution problems in our waterways.
she seems on the money with most issues. if she’s number 2 must be a humdinger for their number one candidate…where is this champion of us ordinary folk?