Fly tipping is 'getting worse' in Shropshire
Shropshire Council said they are cracking down on the issue
Shropshire Council has told us fly tipping is becoming a 'growing problem' for them.
They are putting it down to an increase in rogue 'white good' operators and say they will be cracking down by prosecuting.
What is a rogue 'white good' operator?
A rogue 'white good' operator is someone who may be offering a cheap removal deal, to later dump household waste illegally on streets, fields or public spaces.
In 2024, Shropshire Council said they deal with 1,569 incidents costing them around £122,000.
Local Authorities across England are in agreement, with 70% saying fly tipping is now a 'major problem'.
Why should we avoid using rogue 'white good' operators?
David Vasmer, Portfolio holder for Highways and Environment, said: "It is very bad for the environment, it looks terrible and is costly to remove.
"For farmers and people working in the countryside here in Shropshire, it can be a real problem as it can block fields.
"The money we spend on sorting it could have been spent on fixing potholes. It is a growing problem," he said.
How to tell a 'white good' operator is genuine:
- Ask for their waste carrier registration number
- Check if it is on the Environment Agency's public register
- Check you'll get a receipt