ENVIRONMENT Getting tough on fly tipping Council and police issue a warning
Residents are being asked to report incidents of fly tipping, as part of a campaign launched by North Lanarkshire Council.
Postcards are being distributed to households where it is a problem, encouraging people to give details of the vehicle or people involved.
This will then be used by council officers to trace and prosecute those responsible.
“Fly tipping causes real problems in our communities,” said Councillor Michael Mcpake, convener of the council’s Environmental Services Committee.
“The dumped rubbish is a health risk as it attracts vermin, it’s an eye-sore and there’s no excuse for it because the council provides free waste services to our residents.
“We’re appealing to local people to give us as much detail as possible about anyone they see dumping rubbish, including vehicle registration numbers and description of the people involved.”
Residents can provide this information, anonymously if they prefer, using the postcards, by email to enough@northlan. gov.uk or by phone to our Customer Contact Centre on 01698 403110.
Superintendent John Mctear, Police Scotland Lanarkshire Division, said: “Fly-tipping or the illegal dumping of waste material continues to take place throughout North Lanarkshire.
“Leaving litter and debris on public sites ruins the area for those who wish to use it, and it can also be hazardous to health and causes damage to the environment. Lanarkshire Division will continue to work closely with our partner agencies to pro-actively target fly-tippers.”
Fly tipping often occurs on rural roads and open spaces, but also in communal areas of flats and other residential areas.
Councillor Mcpake added: “Our message is clear: Fly tipping is a crime and we will pursue and prosecute those responsible.
“Individuals face a fixed penalty notice of £200, and for businesses the fine increases to £40,000 and/or two years in prison.”