Burnham orders clean-up of England’s worst illegal waste dumps
Illegal waste dumpers are facing a major new crackdown The government has announced that taxpayer money will be used to clear three of England’s worst illegal waste site dumps. Power Station Road on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent; Aymer Close in Runnymede, Surrey; and Midland Road in Bradford, West Yorkshire hold 22,000 tonnes of rubbish […]
2 weeks ago
Fly-tipper hit with instant karma as his rubbish re-dumped on his doorstep
Oh sweet revenge A fly-tipper was hit with instant karma after he was caught on CCTV – and had his rubbish re-dumped on his own doorstep. Dean Gauci, 38, was tending to a block of flats he manages in Cardiff on Friday (12/6) when he noticed seven sacks filled with household waste. Determined to find […]
2 months ago
Drivers who litter could lose their licence under new government proposals
Here’s what could happen if you’re guilty of fly-tipping A new government proposal means that you could face losing your driving licence if you litter. As the UK government considers plans to step up the fight against waste crime, litter louts trashing the high streets, roads and community spaces could face losing their driving licences. […]
6 months ago
Inside Britain’s lockdown fly-tipping crisis
Fly-tipping has increased 300 percent in some areas during lockdown Since entering lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, the United Kingdom has seen a litany of problems pop up as a result. With many utilities currently not operating, many services that have previously been taken for granted are not available. With recycling services in many […]
6 years ago