The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Plea for action over spate of fly-tipping
ENVIRONMENT: Pile of rubbish dumped near wind farm in latest incident
Calls have been made for stronger action on fly-tippers in Fife after another incident of waste being dumped in the kingdom.
Rubbish dumped at the entrance to Little Raith Wind Farm, near Mossmorran, was reported by local people, who were outraged by the latest in a long line of incidents.
Pictures showed wooden pallets and rubble dumped at the entrance to the wind farm, which is on a secluded road near the Fife Ethylene Plant close to Lochgelly.
Locals reacted angrily after photos of the dumping were shared on social media, calling for tough enforcement action on the perpetrators.
Maureen Anton said: “Looks like everything but the kitchen sink. It must cost the councils a fortune to remove fly-tipped stuff.
“Why can’t it be taken to their local tip and be disposed of properly?”
Kirstie Freeman, Fife Council’s team manager for safer communities, said: “We’re aware of this issue and are taking action to deal with it.”
Rubbish dumped at a Fife wind farm has led to calls for tougher enforcement action against fly-tippers.
People have reported the waste, which had been dumped at the entrance to Little Raith wind farm near Mossmorran.
Photos from the area show wooden pallets and rubble dumped outside the entrance.
The wind farm is on a secluded road close to Fife Ethylene Plant near Lochgelly.
After pictures of the waste were shared on social media, locals reacted angrily, calling for those responsible to be prosecuted.
Others pointed out the rubbish had been dumped in front of signs showing there was CCTV in the area.
“Should be named and shamed, it’s a disgrace further along that road as well in the farmer’s field, probably all the same person,” one person said.
A second said: “I honestly do not understand this mentality.
“Yes, dump it back in their garden when they are identified.”
Maureen Anton said: “Looks like everything but the kitchen sink.
“It must cost the councils a fortune to remove fly-tipped stuff.
“Why can’t it be taken to their local tip and be disposed of properly?”
“Hopefully prosecution will be swift,” another said.
Kirstie Freeman, the council’s team manager for safer communities, said: “We’re aware of this issue and are taking action to deal with it.
“There’s no excuse for flytipping which is a blatant disregard of the law and of our outdoor environment.”
She added: “No one wants to see rubbish and garden waste dumped, and it has a direct impact on the condition of our roads, parks, wildlife and communities.
“Our recycling centres are open, and we would urge people to make use of these facilities and dispose of recyclable waste responsibly.
“Please also check that anyone you ask to take your waste away is properly registered to do so, otherwise you could be held liable if it is disposed of incorrectly.
“Businesses have a legal duty to dispose of their waste responsibly.
“Help keep Fife a great place to live, work and visit.
“Report fly-tipping by filling in the form at fife. gov.uk/flytipping and we’ll take the appropriate action.”
Aerial footage recently showed the extent of the problem at an area dubbed Fife’s fly-tipping hotspot.
The demolition firm looking after the Westfield site near Ballingry says those responsible have even launched attacks on staff.