Dumped rubbish disgrace
A resident has branded a spate of fly-tipping as
degrading and ridiculous after bags of waste, electrical items and
even a toilet were dumped.
Christine Snody said people dumping rubbish in the alleyway at
the back of Shrimp Terrace in Marine Parade, Sheerness, has long
been a problem.
But enough was enough for Miss Snody when a new lot of rubbish
arrived last week which included bags of waste and even some
hoovers.
The final straw came over the weekend when items from a
ripped-out old bathroom, including a toilet and cistern, were
dumped.
Miss Snody, who lives in Marine Parade, said she often cycles
through the alleyway and she is sick of the rubbish which litters
it.
She has reported it to Swale council. A spokesman said the
rubbish was due to be cleared today (Tuesday).
Miss Snody, 62, said: “It’s not the council to blame – I know
they will clear it but it’s continuous.
“I’m fed up with it, it’s so degrading.
“It’s now even worse as more has been dumped over the weekend. It’s
ridiculous.”
A spokesman for Swale council added that the council takes
fly-tipping very seriously and will continue to take action against
anyone involved.
They said the best way to make sure your waste is disposed of
properly is to either take it to a tip yourself or use a registered
waste carrier.
If your waste is fly-tipped, you will be held responsible,
prosecuted by the council and could face a fine of £5,000.
You can get a waste carrier validation check by phoning The
Environment Agency on 08708 506506 or online at www.environment-agency.gov.uk
The spokesman added: “Fly-tipping waste can have serious
detrimental effects upon communities and the countryside.
“We will continue to work to make Swale a cleaner, greener and
safer place for our residents.
“We welcome reports of fly-tipping and any information that can
lead us to the people responsible.”
Tuesday, February 09 2010