Vaping Warning Issued Over Fire Risks from Improper Disposal in Bins Friday, May 30, 2025 vaping disposal recycling fire safety somerset waste batteries environment council Somerset Council, together with its waste contractor SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK, has issued an urgent warning about the risks posed by improperly discarded vapes. As vape use continues to rise, more devices are being … Read More
Man Fined £462 for Illegal Disposal of Business Waste in Public Bin Friday, May 16, 2025 flytipping waste enforcement businesswaste filton environmentalprotection council prosecution commercialwaste litterbins A Filton resident and convenience store owner has been fined £462 after illegally disposing of business waste in a public bin on his street. Omar Mousin, who operates Filton International Stores on Filton Avenue, was … Read More
New Measures to Tackle Fly-Tipping and Clamp Down on Waste Criminals Wednesday, April 30, 2025 fly-tipping enforcement waste regulations government surveillance vehicles penalties environment illegal dumping Local authorities across the UK are facing new directives to take a firmer stance on fly-tipping and to crack down on unlicensed waste operators. In response to a significant rise in fly-tipping incidents, the government is … Read More
Controversy Surrounds Approval of New Bath Dump Wednesday, April 2, 2025 bath council dump recycling approval locals controversy planning facility waste The Bath and North East Somerset Council is considering plans for a new household waste recycling facility in the west of Bath, which has sparked controversy among locals. The proposed facility at Locksbrook Road aims to … Read More
Changes to Christmas Recycling Collections in Somerset Monday, December 23, 2024 somerset christmas recycling rubbish collections altered schedule waste festive period As the festive season approaches, Somerset residents can expect temporary changes to their recycling and rubbish collection dates. These alterations will be in effect over the Christmas and New Year period, necessitating … Read More
Man Fined £1,000 for Fly-Tipping During House Move 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