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Don't let rogue traders take away your waste - it could put you in the dock ! All Parish Councils have been contacted by Broadlands District Council following a recent rise in the incidence of doorstep crime. In 2006 a new law came into force which now means that householders can no longer give waste at their properties to just anybody. The reason the law changed was to prevent rogue traders calling at dwellings offering to remove rubbish for cash and later fly tipping it. Despite this change however, fly tipping continues and it is the house holder who usually falls foul of the law and not the fly tipper, as they often cannot be traced. In the last three years the Council has taken legal action against nine householders who showed wilful disregard resulting in two prosecutions.
So how do you protect yourself against these rogue traders? The answer is straightforward. There are only two groups of people who can legally take waste from your property, that is your Council's refuse collectors or any person authorised by the Environment Agency. Any person authorised by the Environment Agency will have a Waste Carrier's Certificate and you should ask to see this before letting them take your waste.
The following scenario is the most common according to our experience and as long as you follow the advice you should be covered legally.
You have a pile of waste visible at your property, perhaps from DIY, household refuse or garden waste. A person drives by, notices this, and knocks on your door. They offer to remove it for £50. What should you do?
1. Ask to see a copy of their Waste Carrier's Certificate.
2. Ask for a receipt containing their business name, address and telephone number.
A simple name and mobile telephone number alone is not sufficient and you should avoid using any person reluctant to provide full details of their business. If you are satisfied that they are bona fide then you have probably done enough. If you are unsure then you can check to see whether they are authorised by contacting the Environment Agency on 08708 506 506. For any general queries about the law then please contact Broadlands District Council on 01603 430534. Please keep a copy of these numbers for future reference.
Please help us put these rogue traders out of business and keep our district free from fly tipping.
The Pollution Team, Broadlands District Council |
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