Mid Devon District Council has taken enforcement action following a major fly-tipping incident at Market Place, Tiverton.

After investigation of the dumped waste, an individual was identified and invited to an interview where they admitted to illegally dumping a significant amount of waste. Following this admission a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) of £400 was issued, which has since been paid by the offender.

Councillor Josh Wright, Cabinet Member for Service Delivery and Continuous Improvement said:

"Mid Devon District Council takes fly-tipping very seriously, and through the dedication of the Environment & Enforcement team, were able to identify the individual responsible leading to a successful outcome. I would like to extend my thanks to the Street Cleansing team for their work in removing and disposing of the waste. This case highlights the Council’s commitment to maintaining a clean and safe environment for everyone.”

The Council encourages the public to dispose of waste responsibly and report any instances of fly-tipping.

If you witness someone fly-tipping, or have information regarding a fly-tip, please report this by filling out our online form, or by calling Customer Services on 01884 255 255.

If you are unsure of how to dispose of your household waste or would like further assistance on waste and recycling issues, please check our dedicated waste and recycling webpages or call 01884 255 255.

If you need to make arrangements for large amounts of waste to be removed, please ensure that the person who takes control of your waste is licensed to do so. You can check online: https://environment.data.gov.uk/public-register/view/search-waste-carriers-brokers

  

Photographs taken of major fly-tipping incident at Market Place, Tiverton

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