Doncaster Council issues 'don't dump your mask' plea as dozens collected near hospital

Doncaster Council chiefs have urged people to be responsible when getting rid of disposable face masks after dozens of dumped coverings were picked up outside the hospital.
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Volunteer litter pickers filled a bag with the disposable blue masks in and around Doncaster Royal Infirmary, prompting Doncaster Council to issue a plea on Facebook.

The authority said: “Please dispose of your face masks responsibly.

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“Volunteer litter pickers Noelle and Antoinette collected all of these in just one afternoon outside Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

Dozens of masks were dumped outside Doncaster Royal Infirmary.Dozens of masks were dumped outside Doncaster Royal Infirmary.
Dozens of masks were dumped outside Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

“We all know how important face coverings are in stopping the spread of Coronavirus, but we'll be facing a huge environmental crisis if people don't stop throwing them on the floor!”

It comes after it was revealed that more than half of people who wear disposable face masks to protect against Covid-19 are using them multiple times, while those who opt for reusable coverings are not washing them regularly, the government's top scientific advisers have found.