CCTV cameras for Wiltshire laybys becoming litter hotspots
The Council's invested in three mobile cameras
Mobile CCTV cameras are being installed at laybys in Wiltshire that are hotspots for litter.
Anyone caught dumping rubbish on video will be issued with a £500 fixed penalty notice.
Wiltshire Council say it's part of the their 'Don't Mess with Wiltshire' campaign, which aims to reduce littering in the county and bring about behaviour change.
The campaign is part of a £510,000 extra investment the council has allocated to fund litter enforcement.
It costs the authority more than £1.5m a year to clean up litter across the county.
Cllr Dominic Muns, Cabinet Member for Waste and Environment, said:
“Laybys are often litter hotspots, where thoughtless and careless people throw rubbish from vehicles, damaging the environment and generally making Wiltshire a less pleasant place.
“But we are fighting back with these CCTV cameras that will both help to prevent littering and catch culprits in the act. Anyone we catch littering in these laybys will receive a £500 fixed penalty notice which we hope will make them think again the next time they considering littering.
“We have committed to take responsibility for the environment as part of our Business Plan, and we will take action to reduce, prevent and – where required – take action against littering in Wiltshire.
“We are fortunate to live and work in a beautiful county, rich in wildlife and environmental wonders – and we want to keep it litter free and wonderful.”