Council displays new signs at recycling sites to deter fly-tipping
WHBC wants to thank residents for their use of recycling sites but reminds them that when they find the banks are full, they should not leave excess recycling behind as it becomes a fly-tipping issue.
The Council has added warning signs to recycling sites to deter fly-tipping and help residents dispose of their waste properly.
The signs have been displayed at Bring Banks reminding users that littering and fly-tipping are prohibited and advising residents on what to do if they attend one of the mini recycling centres and find the banks are full.
Bring Banks provide dedicated bins where residents can deposit glass, paper and card, aluminium and steel cans, plastic bottles, and textiles (where a clothes bank is available). The new signs are now displayed at all 17 of the borough’s Bring Banks to deter people from leaving bags of recycling next to the bins, explaining that this is actually fly-tipping and could lead to enforcement action being taken against them. Fly-tipping can incur fixed penalty notices of up to £1,000 or prosecution so residents are advised to take their items home if the bin is full.
Councillor Jane Quinton, Executive Member for Environment, said:
“These new warning signs will play an important role in helping residents use our Bring Bank sites, understand what to do if a bank is full and remind them that leaving waste beside bins is classed as fly-tipping.
“The reminder will help support our efforts to keep the local environment clean and welcoming for everyone by reducing unsightly fly-tipping."
