Over the last 10 -15 years I have cycled around a large number of BOP roads. what I have noticed is the increasing amount of rubbish, discarded food containers etcetera, that line the edges of the roads, often where the seasonal orchard workers park their vehicles. Although not in all cases, the amount of rubbish is increasing year-on-year.

While I don't expect orchard owners to police the problem, someone at the top of the labour organisation must start putting out the message on keeping the road edges free of rubbish.

Ray Lichtwark, Rotorua