Council Launch Crackdown On Litter Louts And Fly Tipping
Fines of £400 threatened as part of Hounslow's 'No Messing' campaign
Hounslow Council is warning litter louts and fly-tippers that their unacceptable actions could result in a fine of up to £400, or a court appearance, as part of its new 'No Messing' campaign.
Currently, around 800 on-the-spot fines of up to £400 are issued by the council’s enforcement team every month and the Council plans to ramp up pressure on residents who flout the laws on littering.
The campaign will be supported by new covert CCTV surveillance, more enforcement patrols in littering and fly-tipping hotspots, as well as encouraging residents to report problem areas for investigation.
The Council is using a combination of on-street marketing, including lamp post banners on some of the borough’s busiest roads, stickers on over 800 street bins and messages on waste collection vehicles. They say the in-your-face campaign is aimed at ensuring people think twice before considering dumping rubbish in the street or littering.
It says it wants remind residents that getting rid of their rubbish by dumping goods, throwing bags out onto the street and dropping litter will not be tolerated.
The 'No Messing' campaign will see those caught committing the most serious offences taken straight to court, where they could receive an unlimited fine and/or a prison sentence.
Councillor Steve Curran, Leader of Hounslow Council said: “We try our best to remove dumped rubbish as soon as possible after it is reported but this comes at a cost. Taxpayer’s money is being wasted while we try and clean up other people’s mess. This money could be better spent on life changing council services like children in care and elderly and vulnerable residents.
“This campaign acts as a reminder and a warning. Anti-social behaviour like littering and fly-tipping is unacceptable and we will take tough action against those responsible.”
All residents can dispose of their bulky waste for free at Space Waye Reuse and Recycling site, Pier Road, Feltham, seven-days-a-week.
To report dumped rubbish visit www.hounslow.gov.uk/report
March 13, 2018