John Dwyer, Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, recently gathered Cheshire Constabulary, the National Farmers Union, the Environment Agency, and four Local Authorities to stop fly tippers, and shared how residents of the county can help.

Today, there are many traders claiming to offer scrap and waste collection services from homes and businesses, but those who hire them are often unaware that they are inadvertently aided criminal activity inadvertently and that if illegally dumped waste is traced back to them, they can face a fine as high as £5,000.

A genuine company that deals in waste disposal should always be able to answer three straightforward questions, and business and residents seeking a service are being urged to ask them to ensure that their waste is being dealt with correctly.

The first question is the official company name. The second is what their waste permit number is. Finally, the company should be asked if it can supply an official waste transfer note.

The Police and Crime Commissioner commented that whether people live in a rural or urban area, any waste dumped illegally is a blot on the landscape and communities. However, he stated that prevention is always better than trying to find a cure, adding:

“There are easy steps that people can take to stop their waste 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.”

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