Council continues to clamp down on dodgy dumpers
North Ayrshire Council is warning fly-tippers that they are very likely to get caught and may have to pay a fine and clean-up costs.
Statistics published recently by the Scottish Government show that the council issued the most Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN) for fly-tipping of all local authorities in Scotland during 2022-23.
The National Litter and Fly-Tipping Strategy Year 1 update and Year 2 action plan show that North Ayrshire is ahead of Glasgow City Council in second place when it comes to issuing FPNs – despite the city receiving a much higher volume of reports on fly-tipping.
A total of 201 penalties were issued by North Ayrshire Council throughout this period with the next highest issuing authority being Glasgow City Council, which issued 126.
Quote: The fact that we are the top local authority in Scotland for catching offenders despite having fewer reported cases is testament to the ongoing hard work from our Streetscene team in Neighbourhood Services. I hope this serves as a warning to anyone who is tempted to illegally dump their rubbish to do the right thing and dispose of it responsibly.
Quote from: Councillor Tony Gurney, Cabinet Member for Green Environment and Economy
Anyone who dumps rubbish illegally on land including our streets, country lanes and beaches is risking a £500 penalty plus a minimum fee of £114 for the council’s Streetscene team to dispose of their items responsibly.
Fly-tipping is also an offence under the Antisocial Behaviour Act 2004, and anyone who commits an offence could be referred to the Council’s Antisocial Behaviour Team.
Failure to pay a fixed penalty can result in action by Sheriff Officers or the Procurator Fiscal. If you are prosecuted, you may face a jail term and a £40,000 fine. Vehicles used to carry out the crime can be seized and destroyed.
Residents can report fly-tipping or fly-posting online.
Published: 29 November 2024