Wandsworth Council trials pavement stencils to deter fly-tipping
New strategy and social media campaign planned as part of efforts to tackle illegal waste dumping.
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Wandsworth Council has begun trialling pavement stencils in areas where fly-tipping is common. These markings are intended to act as a visible reminder that illegal waste disposal is an offence that can result in a fine. The stencils are temporary and will not damage the pavement surface. They are applied after a fly-tip has been cleared, aiming to deter individuals from dumping waste in the same location.
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During Keep Britain Tidy’s Fly-Tipping Fortnight, which runs from 12 to 27 October, the council will use its social media channels to share examples of enforcement actions taken against fly-tippers in the borough. This initiative is part of a broader effort that includes the creation of a new multi-year strategy. This strategy aims to coordinate council-wide efforts and increase the number of enforcement officers dedicated to tackling fly-tipping.
Councillor Ethan Brooks, Cabinet Member for Environment, stated that the council is committed to using all available methods to prevent fly-tipping. He noted that while most residents maintain their neighbourhoods, a minority continue to spoil the streets. The new strategy is designed as a long-term plan to embed good practices, ensure adequate staffing, and deter fly-tipping permanently. The council also continues to investigate reported incidents, issue fixed penalty notices, and pursue legal action against repeat offenders.
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The forthcoming strategy will seek to balance prompt clearance of dumped waste with strong preventative measures. It will establish clear objectives for reducing fly-tipping incidents and introduce new interventions. Furthermore, future waste service contracts will incorporate strict performance standards and data requirements to improve monitoring and enforcement capabilities.
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+What is Wandsworth Council doing to stop fly-tipping?
Wandsworth Council is trialling pavement stencils in fly-tipping hotspots as a deterrent. They will also showcase enforcement actions on social media during Fly-Tipping Fortnight and are developing a new multi-year strategy to increase enforcement officers.
+What will the pavement stencils say?
The stencils will remind people that fly-tipping is a fineable offence. They are designed to be a highly visible deterrent and will be applied after a fly-tip has been cleared to discourage repeat dumping.
+When is Fly-Tipping Fortnight?
Fly-Tipping Fortnight is an initiative by Keep Britain Tidy that runs from 12 to 27 October. During this period, Wandsworth Council plans to highlight its enforcement actions against fly-tippers on social media.
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