Bracknell McDonald's: Anger at takeaway packaging strewn outside

Mickie Holiday from Bracknell tells the News how he often picks up piles of rubbish near The Keep McDonald's drive-thru.

On Saturday morning (May 15) he had discovered packaging from the fast-food outlet on the floor next to the bins.

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This isn't the first time he has noticed McDonald's packaging on the floor. 

He said: "I feel disgusted. Myself and others go out regularly and pick other people’s rubbish up and I never eat there! Today I photographed a bird which struggled in the rubbish, its feet entangled with a bit of help freed it. 

"I understand people want a quick cheap meal but do not understand the mentality! On Saturday I saw a man throw his rubbish out of the window! What we need is more emptying of bins." 

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He also claims Mill Pond next to McDonald's is often strewn with litter and plastic bottles.

Photos from this morning here show the extent of the rubbish.

Image of a plastic McFlurry spoon in the water and coke bottles on the grassy areas.

Mr Holiday added: "Do not get me wrong, they (Bracknell Forest Council/town council) try to keep the park clean, but every day an endless stream of cars day in day out and the Park keepers do try.

"They have a grill at end of the pond to collect some rubbish but this needs to be cleaned daily because the rubbish gets caught in the reeds and is then not collected. 

"Basically, the park relies on the goodwill of a few volunteers." 

McDonald's has been contacted for a comment.