| 'Fly tipped' waste consists
of items of rubbish that are dumped illegally instead of being
disposed of properly at a landfill site or Community Recycling
Centre. | |
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Why is flytipping a problem?
What can we do to prevent flytipping?
The most common types of fly tipped waste are
- Household
waste
- Large domestic items such as fridges and mattresses
- Garden waste
- Commercial waste such as builders rubble or tyres.
Why is fly tipping a
problem?
Fly tipping is
Illegal and clearing it up costs taxpayers
money.
Unsightly; Fly tipping is a sign of a neglected
neighbourhood and is associated with increased levels of crime and
the fear of crime.
Unsafe; Dumped waste can consist of dangerous
items such as broken glass, asbestos and toxic waste. It can also
attract rats, flies and other disease carrying pests.
In Telford and Wrekin the number of fly tips is falling thanks to a
number of education and enforecement campaigns driven by the
Environmental Maintenance team.
In 2007/2008 a total of 3,789 fly tips were removed in Telford and
Wrekin. This compares to 4,935 in 2006/2007 and 6,888 in
2005/2006.
What can you do
to prevent fly tipping?
Don't put up with it, report it!
We can
only clear it away and catch those responsible if we know it's
there. Contact Environmental Maintenance by
email or phone us on 01952 384384.
Be careful. Fly tippers are breaking the law and don't want to get
caught.
- Do not approach them
- Do not go near the rubbish until you are sure it is safe
- Do not touch anything
If you spot someone fly tipping, make a note of
- The date, time and place where it happened
- What the waste looks like and how much there is
- Any vehicles involved and vehicle registration numbers
- Description of any people involved
Contact us in confidence on 01952
384384. | |
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Q. What is Telford &
Wrekin Council doing about fly tipping?
A. Cleaning up
We have made a promise to you; we will remove fly tips
from council land within two working days.
Prosecutions and legal action.
We will prosecute anyone caught fly tipping under the
Environmental Protection Act 1990. Those found guilty can be fined
up to £50,000 in Magistartes Court and face up to 12 months in
prison. At Crown Court, penalties increase to 5 years in prison and
an unlimited fine.
People who dump hazardous waste (eg toxic waste, asbestos etc) face
5 years in prison.
You can also be prosecuted if you allow someone to dump rubbish
on your land without a Waste Management Licence for that land.
If fly tipping is carried out using a vehicle, the driver
and the vehicle owner (if different) can be
prosecuted. The vehicle may also be seized and possibly
destroyed. | |
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