Seven vehicles seized and eleven vehicles have been crushed in the last six months as the council rains down on dumped rubbish
Bromley Council has seized a truck used to fly-tip. The Ford Transit tipper truck was seized from Goudhurst Road, Downham, and the council thinks it’s worked out who the driver was.
Seven vehicles seized and eleven vehicles have been crushed in the last six months as the council rains down on dumped rubbish. Tipper trucks are commonly used for transporting large volumes of waste and can be attractive to those seeking to profit from the unlawful collection and disposal of rubbish.
Bromley residents and businesses are reminded to only use legitimate waste disposal operators and to check that anyone removing waste on their behalf is a registered waste carrier. Failure to make these checks could result in action being taken if waste is subsequently found to have been fly-tipped.
A council spokesperson said: “Fly-tipping damages the environment, blights local neighbourhoods and places an unnecessary burden on taxpayers. We are continuing to use all available powers to tackle those suspected of being involved, including seizing vehicles linked to waste offences.
“Seizing vehicles helps disrupt the movement and disposal of waste, preventing further offending and sending a clear message that fly-tipping will not be tolerated in our borough.”
Bulky items of waste can be disposed of at the Churchfields Road Reuse and Recycling Centre, at the Weekend Reuse and Recycling Centre on Baths Road, or by booking an appointment for the council to collect items directly, with details available on the council’s website.
Anyone with information about fly-tipping is encouraged to report it to support ongoing investigations. Report fly-tipping and other enviro-crimes here. There is a reward of up to £500 available for information leading to prosecution.
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