Campaign targets ‘awful’ fly tipping

Residents may have seen some ‘Pretty Awful’ images on waste collection vehicles in Bromsgrove recently as part of a campaign to reduce fly tipping.

The campaign was launched by Bromsgrove District Council last month to encourage residents and businesses to play their part to keep the district looking at its best.

It is usually committed by someone who is not registered to take away waste from businesses or households and last year fly tipping cost the council and tax payers £102,000.

Cllr Michael Webb, whose Portfolio covers waste, said “Fly tipping is illegal, hazardous and blights our countryside. We all have a responsibility to make sure we only use people who are legally registered to deal with waste to take it away for us. If your rubbish is found in a fly tip you can be held responsible for the fine.

“The campaign should act as a reminder, to both residents and businesses, that it is unacceptable behaviour and hopefully make people more conscientious about this issue.”

All businesses in the district are legally responsible for the waste they produce and its subsequent disposal. Bromsgrove District Council officers will be carrying out random spot checks on businesses to ensure they have their waste contract agreement in place so they don’t become liable to a £300 fine.

Bromsgrove residents can use the household waste in Quantry Lane, Romsley to get rid of excess waste. To request a bulky waste collection or to report any incidents of fly-tipping call 01527 881288.

To ensure the waste service you are using is legally registered, you can verify with the Environment Agency on 0370 8506 506.