Thursday February 5th 2026
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Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Sarah Hilley
Fewer rats have been reported in Haghill since bin hubs have been rolled out, a meeting heard.
Local councillor Anthony Carroll has pointed out the number of rodent complaints has dropped by a quarter in the neighbourhood, which was a pilot area for the scheme.
The Dennistoun Greens councillor believes a reduction in overflowing waste at the hubs means fewer pests are attracted.
Statistics from the council show during the year leading up to February 2024 – before bins hubs were introduced – there were 230 reports of rodents in Haghill. That decreased to 174 for the following year showing a decrease of 56.
Commenting on the impact of the scheme, which sees waste containers located on streets instead of back courts, Councillor Carroll said: “It is a positive step to help reduce issues of overspill and overflowing bins – given how regular pick ups are.”
He said reducing over flowing rubbish can help with rodent issues and the bin hubs are also cutting contamination among recycling.
He said in contrast back court bins are still having issues with waste overflowing.
Speaking at this week’s environment and liveable neighbourhoods city policy committee Councillor Carroll asked an officer to extrapolate the benefits of bin hubs relating to the level of rodents.
He told the meeting: “It was found in some research that over the past year in Haghill bin hub areas there is a 25 per cent reduction in rodent issues within the area.”
However nearby neighbourhood Carntyne did not see a reduction in rodent complaints.
An official said he would obtain further information.
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