BBC News
·Aug 2026
Cardiff waste piling up attracting rats and seagulls, residents say
Residents of Cwrt Coles, an apartment block in Cardiff, say uncollected general waste has accumulated for four to 10 weeks, attracting rats, flies, cats, dogs and seagulls and spreading rubbish through nearby streets. Residents blame insufficient bin capacity and say complaints to management company FirstPort have not resolved the issue. FirstPort says non-residents are dumping refuse at the site and that pest control and waste removals have been arranged. Cardiff Council says recycling and glass collections remain on schedule, but unsafe access and hazardous waste conditions have prevented crews from collecting general waste.