A resident who left mixed household waste and unwanted clothing beside a clothing recycling bank has paid a £1,000 fixed penalty notice (FPN) issued by Wiltshire Council.
The waste was left on the ground next to the clothing bank, directly under a ‘No Fly-tipping’ sign, and an investigation by the council’s Environmental Enforcement team found several items that identified the person who dumped it.
In an interview, the individual admitted leaving the items and said they believed it was acceptable because they thought the location was a recycling facility.
However, residents are reminded that waste must be placed only in designated recycling banks and containers. Leaving items on the ground, even next to a recycling point, can constitute fly-tipping.
The recycling container has since been removed because it attracted regular fly-tipping and the provider was not emptying it, worsening waste issues at the location.
Cllr Martin Smith, Cabinet Member for Highways, Streetscene and Flooding, said: “We understand that some people may believe that leaving items next to a clothing bank is helpful if the bank is full or if they are unsure how the site operates. However, items left on the ground can quickly become scattered, damaged by the weather and attract further waste being left there.
“Fly-tipping is not just large loads of waste dumped in the countryside. It can also include smaller amounts of waste left beside bins, banks or containers. People should always dispose of their waste properly, as we will take action wherever there is fly-tipping in Wiltshire.”
The council investigates fly-tipping reports across the county. Anyone who witnesses fly-tipping or has information about an incident can report it at www.wiltshire.gov.uk/fly-tipping.
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