Fly-tipping in Mansfield is 'priority' concern after increase in incidents

Fly-tipping has been made a priority in Mansfield after an increased number of incidents since lockdown.
Fly-tipping on Broomhill Lane.Fly-tipping on Broomhill Lane.
Fly-tipping on Broomhill Lane.

Over the past few months, Mansfield District Council has issued ten penalty notices ranging from £75 to £200.

Although fly-tipping happens across the district, three of these penalties relate to incidents on Broomhill Lane and the surrounding area, which all too often is a target for fly-tippers.

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Earlier this month, the council's street cleansing team spent nearly two hours clearing two and a half van loads of rubbish weighing almost a tonne from Broomhill Lane following a report made by a member of the public.

Less than 48 hours later and crews were forced to return to the same location to clear dumped mattresses and wood.

From April to July, the number of fly-tipping incidents increased to 405 from 301 in the same period last year. This has cost the council £23,393 to clear – an increase of £9,576 compared to last year.

Councillor Amanda Fisher, portfolio holder for safer communities and wellbeing, said: "No one likes to see fly-tipping, which is an expensive blot on our landscape. Every resident and business has a duty to ensure their waste is disposed of responsibly.

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“This council takes the problem of fly-tipping very seriously and we will always take enforcement action wherever possible.”

Dispose of your unwanted items responsibly and help make Mansfield cleaner and greener by booking a bulky waste collection on 01623 463463.

Report fly-tipping and litter online at www.mansfield.gov.uk/flytipping.​​​​​​​