Fine issued by Wiltshire Council after rubbish gets flytipped at Semley
A Dorset resident gave the waste to an unlicensed person to dispose of
A £400 fine has been issued by Wiltshire Council to a person whose rubbish had been flytipped at Semley.
The Dorset resident had given their waste to an unlicensed person to dispose of, and it was traced back to them.
They got the fine as they couldn't demonstrate that they'd used a legitimate waste disposal carrier - as well as not asking to see an appropriate licence.
They also couldn't provide the contractors name, details, description or vehicle reg, and they paid in cash without getting a receipt.
We have a legal duty of care to ensure our household or business waste is disposed of correctly - we should always:
- Check a waste clearance service has a valid upper tier waste carrier licence
- Note their vehicle registration, make and model
- Get a receipt or waste transfer note
People can check a Waste Carriers’ Licence on the Government website. |newtab)
Cllr Caroline Thomas, Cabinet Member for Transport and Street Scene, said:
“We take fly-tipping very seriously here in Wiltshire, and we will always look to prosecute or issue fixed penalty notices where we can.
“As part of our ongoing We’re Targeting Fly-tippers (WTF) campaign, we have invested an extra £150,000 a year into tackling this environmental crime, including employing more enforcement staff to catch criminals, plus new technologies such as covert cameras.
“We encourage anyone who spots fly-tipping to report it to us using the MyWilts app, and we will investigate and arrange for the rubbish to be cleared up. We can also then look to increase patrols and install both signage and cameras in problem areas.
“Anyone who reports a fly-tipper to us could receive a reward of up to £200 in high street vouchers if the information leads to the successful prosecution of an offender or £100 if it leads to the payment of a fixed penalty notice.”
People can report fly-tipping online at My Wilts online reporting, or by calling 0300 456 0100.