Four companies fined for fly-tipping in Trowbridge town centre

Four Trowbridge businesses have been issued fixed penalty notices for fly-tipping.

Each business was issued with a £300 fine for not having a waste contract in place and the failure to produce waste transfer documents.

All of the fines have since been paid, and the businesses have all since set up commercial waste contracts to have their waste collected lawfully.

Cllr Nick Holder, Cabinet Member for Highways and Street Scene, said: “As part of our Business Plan pledge to tackle environmental crime and to keep Wiltshire beautiful, our Stop at Source (SAS) campaign is about educating businesses and residents about correct waste management and reducing fly-tipping.

“Any waste that is produced from a commercial activity is classed as commercial waste, and businesses have an obligation to ensure that it is disposed of safely, legally and responsibly – and this includes having the correct documentation. This applies whether they take the rubbish away themselves or by a registered waste carrier.

“Commercial waste collections are not included within business rates, so all businesses no matter how big or small, must also have a waste collection contract in place.”