Fly Tipping in Huddersfield
Fly Tipping in Huddersfield
Fly-tipping is defined as illegal deposit of any waste onto land that does not have a licence to accept it, demonstrating that flytipping (or fly-tipping) is both a crime against the owner of the land and an environmental problem.
Kirklees Council’s assistant director (Neighbourhoods) Andrew Pitts says:
Choosing to fly tip rather than disposing of waste in the proper way [attracts a] level of fines [which] should act as a deterrent for others who are thinking of fly tipping. The council will not hesitate to find and prosecute those responsible.
Why Is Flytipping Waste A Problem?
The worst areas in Kirklees as revealed by the Huddersfield Daily Examiner are Batley, Birkby, Dewsbury, Fartown and Heckmondwike. Batley has more than three times the number of reports compared to Deighton.
The disposal of waste can be hazardous to the public, which is why it should be done under controlled conditions. Illegally dumping it could be a risk of damage to watercourses and soil quality.
Its not just the larger amounts. The Environmental Protection Act 1990 makes littering an offence, with a maximum penalty of up to £2500.
When areas are kept clean it is often a sign that communities are active and safe, which deters crime and can promote visitors. So clean areas with regular litter picking benefit everyone!
