A WARNING has been issued to homeowners in Warrington regarding the disposal of rubbish that could see them hit with a £5,000 fine.
The county's Police and Crime Commissioner has warned against taking up offers for unregulated waste disposal, as this could lead to fly-tipping.
If fly-tipped rubbish can be traced back to you, you may see yourself hit with a fine of up to £5,000.
Many unregulated waste disposal services can be found easily on social media, but anyone ready to use these services should ask three questions, the PCC says.
They are:
- What is your official company name?
- What is your waste permit number?
- Will you be able to provide a waste transfer note?
Not only will you face a fine of up to £5,000, but paying for an illegal scrap/waste trader would see you supporting criminal activity.
PCC for Cheshire, John Dwyer, said: "Whether you’re in an urban or rural area, illegally dumped waste is a blight on communities.
"We all share the same goal, so it makes sense that we work together and share data to enable us to tackle it.
"But we also know that prevention is better than the cure, and there are easy steps that people can take to stop their waste [from] getting into the hands of fly tippers.
"Be vigilant and ask those three simple questions.
"That way you can protect our local environment from waste crime and save yourself from a potential £5,000 fine.”
Sergeant Rob Simpson, from Cheshire Constabulary’s rural crime team said: “Waste crime is often orchestrated by organised crime groups and it affects us all, whether it’s dumped in the fields our food is grown in or the pavements or alleys outside our homes.
“That’s why it’s really important for all agencies to work together and for us to work with the public too.
"By taking a few simple precautionary steps you can help stop waste crime, save yourself a fine, and prevent even more serious crime that could be lurking behind the scenes.”
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