Last weekend alone Perth and Kinross visitor rangers filled over 100 bags with rubbish left behind by campers Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Perth and Kinross rangers have filled nearly 600 bags with litter dumped at Perthshire beauty spots since the start of June. Over 100 bags were collected just last weekend during patrols of the scenic countryside. Perth and Kinross Council is urging everyone to "leave no trace" and take their rubbish home or they could face a hefty £500 fixed penalty notice.
The local authority has been sorting through the rubbish for recycling. And litter louts have been warned any evidence found that points to who they are, could see them pay the price. A Perth and Kinross Council spokesperson said: "Since the beginning of June, our dedicated rangers have picked up nearly 600 bags of rubbish from our beautiful outdoor spots.
Remember, if we find evidence of who the litter belongs to, £500 fixed penalty notices will be issued. "When camping, please ensure you leave no trace. Take your rubbish home or dispose of it properly in nearby bins.
If the bins are full, do not leave items next to them. "This past weekend alone, visitor rangers collected over 100 bags of rubbish during their patrols, with 20 of those bags sorted for recycling. "Let’s all do our part to kee.