FREE BULKY WASTE COLLECTIONS AIM TO REDUCE BOROUGH FLY TIPPING
Date of Release: Wed 18th July, 2007
AS FLY tipping rates in Charnwood are reportedly at one of lowest they have been this year, Charnwood Borough Council is now introducing free bulky waste collection to further drive the enviro-crime down.
The announcement of the free bulky waste collections follows the release of the fly tipping figures this year; the first three months of 2007 show a reported 553 fly-tips and then a sharp decline between April and June to 380. Significantly, figures halved in June when compared to May.
Kevin Biddulph, Head of Street Management Services said: "Since the introduction of the new Street management Team the Street Wardens have been out there speaking to residents about the enviro-crimes , raising awareness and issuing on the spot fines where applicable. In addition a team of Senior Enforcement Officers are actively investigating fly tips and preparing case files for prosecution thorough the Courts. These positive enforcement actions are a positive action that will assist in the reduction of fly tipping.”
Neil Greenhalgh, Head of Environmental Services, added “We are very pleased that the figures are at their lowest and even happier that we’ve managed to act on all the reports to really clear-up the Borough.”
Bulky Waste is defined as anything which cannot fit into a wheelie bin or recycling bag or box e.g. fridges, freezers, washing machines, cookers, sofas and TVs, and from now on the Borough Council will collect three items, a maximum three times a year, for free.
Cllr Mike Preston, Cabinet Member for the Environment, added: “We’ve listened to what residents said they wanted their Council tax to pay for and free bulky waste collection was a priority for many. With fly-tipping figures already on the down-turn, this should contribute even further to a greener Borough.”
Anything over three collections will be charged at £15 (£7.50 for those in receipt of benefits) for every three items/individual pick-up.
To arrange for your collection, contact Charnwood Borough Council on (01509) 63 45 63.