Trying to stop people disposing of household waste
Douglas Council has admitted to removing litter bins from around the capital.
It comes after a new fortnightly bin collection was introduced in October.
The new policy had been widely criticised by members of the public.
Councillor Falk Horning said: "Where there is evidence that pedestrian litter bins are being used by households to dispose of their rubbish, the bin is temporarily removed to limit the behaviour.
"This was a phenomenon ahead of the change in waste service and every effort is made to identify the household responsible."
He made the statement at the council's public meeting this month.
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