Wandsworth Council is set to roll out a series of new measures aimed at curbing fly-tipping throughout the borough, underscoring its dedication to fostering cleaner and safer streets.
As part of the initiative, the council plans to trial temporary pavement stencils in areas prone to illegal dumping. These visually prominent markings are designed to deter potential offenders by reminding them that fly-tipping is a punishable offence and to encourage proper waste disposal.
The stencils, which will not cause permanent damage to pavements, will be applied after fly-tips have been cleared. They serve as a reminder at potential dumping sites that individuals will be held accountable for their actions.
During Keep Britain Tidy’s Fly-Tipping Fortnight, which runs from 12 to 27 October, the council will use social media to highlight enforcement actions taken in Wandsworth. These examples will showcase the various offences that have led to fines for offenders.
These efforts, including the stencils and shared enforcement examples, are part of a broader strategy. This includes the development of a new multi-year fly-tipping strategy designed to coordinate council-wide efforts and increase the number of enforcement officers.
The strategy aims to balance prompt waste clearance with strong prevention measures, establish clear objectives for reducing fly-tipping, introduce innovative interventions, and ensure future waste service contracts incorporate stringent performance standards and data requirements for improved monitoring and enforcement.
“"Most residents take pride in keeping their neighbourhoods clean, and it is unfair that a small minority continue to blight our streets through fly-tipping. We are determined to use every tool available to prevent it, from education and enforcement to new deterrents."
“"This is designed to be a long-term plan to embed good practice, have the right teams for the job and deter people once and for all from fly-tipping in Wandsworth. By working together, we can keep Wandsworth's streets cleaner, safer and more attractive for everyone."
The council continues its work investigating reported fly-tipping incidents, issuing fixed penalty notices where appropriate, and pursuing legal action against persistent offenders.
Residents who spot fly-tipping are encouraged to report it via the Wandsworth Council website.
