Nottingham City Council cracking down on fly-tipping
There's already been 4,600 incidents reported this financial year.
Nottingham City Council is cracking down on fly-tipping, with the city spending hundreds of thousands of pounds to tackle dumped rubbish on its streets.
Four extra cleansing teams have been out since July, working into the evenings and clearing over 198 tonnes of waste - costing more than £300,000.
Reports of fly-tipping are on the rise, with more than 4,600 incidents already logged this financial year.
Councillor Corall Jenkins, Executive Member for Neighbourhoods, Waste and Equalities said:
“It’s disappointing to be forced to divert our resources to addressing this entirely avoidable issue.
“Residents want to see money going on improving neighbourhoods and services, not to pay for the actions of the selfish few.
“Those who are dumping their rubbish illegally should think twice; we will not tolerate fly-tipping blighting our communities and will always pursue legal action wherever possible.”
The Council say most residents are doing the right thing and disposing of their waste responsibly, but those that don't they say "are spoiling our neighbourhoods – and leaving everyone else to foot the bill. "
Fly-tipping is not only anti-social, but also illegal – offenders risk a Fixed Penalty Notice of up to £400.
Neighbourhood Safety Officers work closely with residents, businesses and housing partners to investigate fly-tipping incidents, issue fines, and take legal action where appropriate.
Recent enforcement is said to have included an individual caught dumping two mattresses on Colwick Road. The council say they were tracked down and action was taken.
If you see someone fly-tipping, you're encourage to report it: [https://myaccount.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/service/report_fly_tipping_or_litter ](https://myaccount.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/service/report_fly_tipping_or_litter |newtab)