Can you help us catch these fly-tippers?

Do you recognise these chairs from a hairdressing salon? The child’s pink armchair? The truckload of building materials?

These were dumped in Old Hall Road, Whitefield during the night last Thursday.

Councillor Alan Quinn, cabinet member for the environment, said: “This is a disgraceful example of fly-tipping carried out by people who couldn’t care less about our environment or the blight that local people have to put up with.

“Yet again, local taxpayers are having to foot the bill for the actions of these irresponsible people, dumping their garbage on a public right of way.

“We appeal to residents across the borough to help us track down these culprits, and all fly-tippers – but we need evidence to take action. If you witness any incidents like this, please contact us with as much information as possible via our website at http://www.bury.gov.uk/flytipping”

Dumping rubbish is illegal and residents and businesses have a duty of care to make sure they dispose of their waste lawfully and don’t use unlicensed waste carriers. Those who do are breaking the law and could end up with a criminal record.

Anyone using a waste carrier should:

• request the carrier’s full address and telephone number;
• ask to see the waste carrier’s licence - if they don't have one, don't use them; and
• check where your waste will be taken to - it must be a licensed waste disposal site.

Waste carriers can also be validated free of charge at the Environment Agency website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency

ENDS

Press release issued: 14 November 2017.