City council slam fly tippers who dumped items in Lancaster district
Lancaster City Council has posted pictures of everything that has been fly tipped in the district over just three days.
A spokesman for Lancaster City Council said: “Everything you see in the pictures (and more) was dumped around our communities in just three days last week.
“Abandoned items in our streets, alleyways or next to bins, means council resources are diverted to clean up.
"And, not only does this cost taxpayers, but leaves the community living with the mess, impacting everyone who lives there.
“All of these household items could have been disposed of responsibly:
*Taken for free to household waste recycling centre at Salt Ayre, run by Lancashire County Council. (The site is for household waste, so vans or trailers must be booked in advance). See more at https://live.lancashire.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling/recycling-centres/lancaster/
*Removed by a licenced waste operator ( you need to check that they are legally registered to know they will dispose of goods correctly - more information at https://environment.data.gov.uk/public-register/view/search-waste-carriers-brokers)
*Collected by a local charity (many of them offer a collection service)
“Whether the waste was dumped directly or passed to somebody who disposed of it illegally, the impact on local communities is the same and we are investigating these incidents.”