Fly Tipping

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 fly-tipping house move council penalty waste recycling illegal amesbury investigation wiltshire

An Amesbury resident has been fined £1,000 by Wiltshire Council for illegally dumping waste while relocating. Following reports of fly-tipped waste at three locations along Stockport Road, the council’s Environment … Read More

Friday, October 18, 2024 somerset takeaway owner waste fine public bins fly tipping duty of care environmental protection act fine compensation council

A Somerset takeaway owner has been fined for unlawfully disposing of waste in public bins. The owner of UK Kebab in Frome, Somerset, was found to be using public litter bins and other locations to dispose of business waste. … Read More

Friday, March 15, 2024 canal fly tipping boaters refuse facility closure bathampton community frustration petition council

Boaters on the canals around Bath are expressing frustration and feeling unfairly penalized after the closure of a refuse facility due to persistent fly tipping issues. The decision to shut down the bins at Bathampton has … Read More

Saturday, March 9, 2024 somerset recycling closure council financial crisis waste budget environment fly-tipping consultation

Residents of Somerset are expressing their worries about the possible closure of several recycling centers in the county, as the local council grapples with a financial emergency and seeks to make savings from the waste … Read More

Monday, February 12, 2024 somerset fly-tipping recycling waste rural mps environment enforcement funding communities

The closure of waste facilities in Somerset has raised concerns about the escalating issue of fly-tipping, particularly in rural areas. MPs, including Sarah Dyke and Sarah Jones, have emphasized the significant distress and … Read More