Wiltshire Council continues to target Fly Tipping, which can be as little as one bag, or a truckload dumped illegally.  If you find any fly tipped waste, don’t disturb or rummage through it, or remove any material or evidential information.  If you see anyone fly tipping do not confront them.

Make a note of time and date, description of person dumping the waste, and details of any vehicles involved, together with a description of the waste. If you can safely obtain photographs or a video, this can be helpful.  Report as soon as possible on the MyWilts App.

Reporting Fly Tipping could earn you up to£200, if a penalty or prosecution is secured.

If you are considering any waste clearance services, including those advertised on social media and anyone who takes waste away from your premises, such as tree/garden or construction waste, you must make sure they have a valid waste carrier licence. Make a note of the vehicle registration and make and model and get a receipt.  You can check registered carriers with the Environment Agency.

These black bags tipped recently in Calne resulted in the offender being issued with a £1000 Fixed Penalty Notice. Penalties can be an unlimited find/and or up to 5 years imprisonment.

You can find out more about fly tipping at Wiltshire.gov.uk/fly-tipping

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you think I can help with any local issues.

Suzanne Wickham

Wiltshire Councillor – Ethandune

Email: Suzanne.wickham@wiltshire.gov.uk  Tel: 07967 213336