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In an effort to combat the increasing problem of waste crime, Liverpool City Council has partnered with Keep Britain Tidy for the ‘Fight Fly-tipping Fortnight’ campaign. This initiative aims to crack down on rogue ‘white van’ operators who engage in illegal dumping. Fly-tipping is a costly issue for councils across England, draining financial resources that could otherwise be allocated to essential local services.
Over the past year, Liverpool City Council has dealt with a total of 17,291 fly-tipping incidents, costing taxpayers approximately £1 million. This financial burden could have been directed towards enhancing local parks, greenspaces, or introducing new public bins in the city. The campaign urges residents to be wary of ‘RubbishDeal’ offers from unlicensed services advertised on social media by organized waste criminals.
To prevent people from falling victim to rogue traders who dump waste illegally, the Council advises households to take three simple steps. These include asking for a waste carrier registration number, checking it on the Environment Agency’s public register, and ensuring the company provides a receipt. When fly-tipping is detected or reported, the Council’s Environmental Crime Enforcement team collaborates with City Watch to identify and apprehend the offenders using various investigative techniques.
To address the issue more effectively, the Council has increased penalties to discourage illegal dumping activities. Offenders now face fines ranging from £150 for littering to £1,000 for dumping commercial or business waste. Additionally, vehicles used for fly-tipping can be impounded by the Council to prevent further misuse. Residents are encouraged to report any instances of fly-tipping on the Council’s website to help combat this ongoing problem. The goal is to not only clear existing fly-tipping but also prevent future incidents from occurring by raising awareness and promoting responsible waste disposal practices within the community
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