I let a few days pass before writing this letter to see whether there were any reactions from local councils following your leader Local councils and bring-in sites (TMID, 22 June).

None appeared, so I am inclined to assume that local councils know that what Rural Affairs and Environment Minister George Pullicino said, and what you commented about in your editorial, is correct.

Most of all, I think that the parting shot in your leader hit the nail directly on the head. You wrote: “If bring-in sites would have brought in extra cash for local councils, we are sure that all of them would have pounced on the idea and selected the location the day after they were told to do so. But local councils seem to be less efficient in areas that do not include revenue collecting”.

I agree with you in full. Local councils – in their majority – seek ways and means to increase their revenue but do not give too hoots on other matters. Bring-in sites would be welcome by most residents and they do go a long way to create a better environment, as they provide regularised places where people can dispose of their waste, and offer the possibility of waste separation.

Those local councils that have not yet taken up the government’s offer should pull their socks up and do something for their locality. Otherwise, the government should quickly decide on the location of bring-in sites itself.

Peter Borg

St Julian’s