‘Drug amnesty bin’ to be located in estate

The secure bin, which people will be able to use to dispose of unwanted drugs, is to be located in the area as part of a new Department of Justice-funded community safety initiative, which aims to reduce the amount of drugs being held in the estate and cut the risk of drug related crimes.

“The bin will be used for local people to dispose of any unwanted drugs, which could be legal - repeat prescription drugs, drugs that are stored in cupboards and aren’t being used and controlled drugs. The bin can also be used to dispose of illegal drugs which may be found or stored in the area,” a spokesperson for the Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership explained.

“The reason behind siting such a bin in the area would be to address a number of issues including reducing the risk of suicide, reducing risks of drug related burglaries/drug related crimes, improving mental health statistics and reducing the amount of drugs held in the area.