Newly-released fly-tipping figures have been challenged by East Devon District Council (EDDC) as giving a distorted view of the actual situation.
The authority has reassured residents that it investigates every single report of fly-tipping. StreetScene officers visit all tips on Council controlled sites to check for evidence of those responsible and arrange rubbish removal.
As Government lockdown restrictions are easing, beaches, parks and public spaces in East Devon are busier than ever and visitors are being asked to help the council keep the district tidy, behave responsibly and keep to the two metre social distancing rule.
Since the early May Bank Holiday, people have been taking advantage of the good weather, and the council has seen exceptional...
On Wednesday 5 February 2020, East Devon District Council’s Cabinet approved the introduction of an additional fixed penalty fine against householders who fail in their duty of care in respect of how their waste is disposed.
This sends a strong message to householders because the financial penalty will be exactly the same as it already is for anyone caught actually fly-tipping waste...
