CLEANER
On the trail of
fly-tippers
If you’re like us and have a zero-tolerance policy on people dumping waste and expecting others to pay for its clean-up, then you’ll be interested to know that a new penalty is in force. And it’s not just fly-tipping we’re cracking down on – other offences like littering, graffiti and fly-posting also have higher penalties too. How do you feel about fly- tippers?
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Clamping down with higher fines
“We’re not only clamping down with fines, but we’re also working with
Offence
WAS NOW £400 £1,000
Spotted a pothole or a bin that needs emptying?
Fly-tipping
people to reduce the cost of bulky waste collections, provide ample recycling facilities at dedicated sites and from people’s homes.
Littering
£80 £75
£150 £500
Graffiti and fly-posting
Duty of care
£300 £600
The powers came about due to new legislation announced by the government to tackle anti- social behaviour. Previously rates of fly-tipping had reduced by 43%, but this has started to rise again. Despite increased investigations and more fines issued year-on-year, the rate continues to rise. You can help too. If you see someone fly- tipping or can provide evidence to help us prosecute, call our confidential hotline on MOBILE-ALT 01952 388800 . We also have a website where all our appeals and convictions are saved, take a look and see if you can help solve a case at telford.gov.uk/watch . *Duty of care means failing to dispose of waste – household or commercial – in the right way.
“We will not
hesitate to issue fixed
penalty notices for fly-tipping and prosecute offenders because improving the quality of people’s lives and protecting communities is our number one focus.”
Then why not play your part and help us keep on top of things with the MyTelford app – your one-stop-shop for reporting and accessing over 100 council services. Report things quickly so that we as a community can work together to keep our town cleaner, greener and safer.
Councillor Richard Overton Telford & Wrekin Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for homes and enforcement
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Bulky item collections
Number of items
Charge
Open 9am – 5pm, seven days a week. Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day, open for all other bank holidays. Household Recycling Centres Hortonwood 50 Hortonwood Telford TF1 7AA Halesfield 1 Halesfield Telford TF7 4LN
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£15 £28 £43 £56
The MyTelford app is available to download on iOS and Android devices. More information on the MyTelford service can be found here:
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Discounts are available for seniors aged over 80, households where a resident is 65–79 years, residents in receipt of council tax support or housing benefit or a longstanding illness or disability as well as TLC loyalty card holders.
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