Rutland County Council is counting the cost of flytipping after 120 tyres were dumped by the side of the road between Stoke Dry crossroads (A6003) and the village of Lyddington.
Flytipping Appeal
It’s estimated that the bill to remove the tyres, dumped overnight on Monday 27 February, will run into hundreds of pounds, with the council having to pay for collection and disposal.
Councillor Roger Begy, Portfolio Holder for Environment: “In my experience this is one of the things that really annoys local residents. Our local communities, working closely with their town or parish council take great pride in the local area. For somebody to come along and dump 120 tyres in open countryside is just not acceptable”.
Councillor Begy added: “If anyone has information they think might help the council identify the culprits, then please get in touch as soon as possible. There are substantial penalties in place for anybody convicted of fly-tipping and the council will not hesitate to pursue those suspected of being involved in dumping rubbish anywhere in the county”.
Fly-tipping is a serious criminal offence which carries a fine of up to £50,000. Police have the powers to seize any vehicle that is used for flytipping. The registered owner of a vehicle can also be prosecuted when the vehicle, not the driver, has been identified as being involved in fly-tipping.
The council has issued the following advice for anybody who discovers fly-tipped waste:
Do not touch the waste: fly-tipped waste can be dangerous – it may contain syringes, broken glass, asbestos, toxic chemicals or other hazardous substances
Visually inspect the waste: try to determine what the waste consists of and how much there is
Take note of its exact location: and also, whether it is in or near water
Do not disturb the site: there may be evidence that could help identify the culprits and lead to their prosecution
Contact Rutland County Council: We want to know if you have any information on fly-tipping. You can contact us in confidence with any reports that you have.
For more information visit http://www.rutland.gov.uk/, telephone Rutland County Council on 01572 722 577, or email enquiries@rutland.gov.uk
