Chewing Gum campaign hits Kilcullen

Bin the GumKilcullen was yesterday the focus of a special promotion to encourage people to dispose of chewing gum in a proper manner, writes Noel Clare.  

The environment section of Kildare County Council are behind the initiative which was focused mainly at Cross and Passion College where a 'giant bin' was erected for the day.  

Two pedal-powered vehicles also visited the town and helped to spread the message of binning chewing gum. Special packs of paper wrappers for used gum have already been put in several shops throughout the town. 

Kildare Mayor, Spike Nolan, took time out to help with the promotion, as did Litter Warden Noel Geoghan and local Garda Steve Kinneavy.