An appeal has been launched after a series of fly-tipping incidents left roads blocked across Lichfield.
Crews from Lichfield District Council were called to remove piles of waste on 19th May from Abnalls Lane, Little Pipe Lane near Chorley and Raikes Lane in Shenstone.
Bedding, furniture, timber, textiles and plastic had been dumped.
Councillor Elizabeth Little, cabinet member for waste and recycling, said:
“Fly-tipping causes disruption, is unsightly and impacts on the district’s taxpayers because the rubbish has to be cleared and removed.
“We will go through all the fly-tipped rubbish to look for evidence and prosecute the culprits if they are identified.
“Anyone with information is asked to report it to us as quickly as possible to help us with our investigations.
“We also wish to take this opportunity to remind residents and businesses that they need to ensure that any contractors they use have a waste carrier’s licence.
“The responsibility, or duty of care, is on the person who employs the contractor. This means you could be fined if someone you hire to undertake a house clearance, gardening or building work goes on to illegally dump any of your waste.”
Cllr Liz Little, Lichfield District Council
Anyone with information is asked to call 01543 308999 or visit www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/report.
