Public asked to help spot fly-tipping in crackdown during pandemic
dailyrecord.co.ukThe public is being urged to deal with their rubbish responsibly as reports of fly-tipping in the region increase.The issue has come into sharp focus during the current pandemic, with waste and recycling centres being closed by councils across the country in the name of public safety and to allow the collection of general refuse to be the priority.But that has caused some to find illegal ways of getting rid of their items and has prompted a call for the general public to help out council teams in spotting fly tipping sites as part of their clear-up efforts.Convener of the council’s environment and housing committee, Councillor Jim Thomson, said: “Since lockdown, we have seen a slight increase in fly-tipping in the area and this is something
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