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Those illegally dumping waste could face a large fine
25/10/2024
The council is addressing an increase in littering and fly-tipping
Anyone tempted to dump their waste illegally could face a large fine.
That’s the warning from Cherwell District Council, who say offenders will be hit in the pocket as the council addresses an increase in littering and fly-tipping.
In recent months, fixed penalty notices ranging from £250 to £500 have been issued for littering, and two people have been fined £1,000 for larger fly-tips.
A £300 fine has also been issued to a company for failing to provide a waste transfer note – a legal requirement for commercial waste.
As well as fines, illegal waste disposal is an offence which could lead to prosecution in a magistrates’ or crown court.
People paying someone else to remove their waste should check that the person is licensed. The Environment Agency website contains a searchable public register.
Councillor Rob Parkinson, Portfolio Holder for Safer Communities, said: “We all have a right to enjoy the settlements and countryside we call home. Fly-tipping and littering damage our environment and spoil things for us all.
“Most of us take pride in our neighbourhoods and dispose of our rubbish properly. But our good efforts are undermined by an irresponsible minority who dump their waste on roadside verges, down alleyways, and at recycling banks. The rubbish is expensive to clean up and these are costs that we all share.
“Our enforcement team always looks for evidence to identify the offenders, and our recent cases show they cannot count on getting away with it.”
A range of legal waste disposal options is available including the council’s bulky waste collection service, starting at £10.99 per item.
People can also hire supersized wheelie bins from Cherwell to help with major clear-outs.
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam