One source of the fly-tipping across Somerset could be major firms not ensuring that their subcontractors – often known as “subbies” – are up to scratch, which could put them all in the dock. BT last week admitted that one of its subcontractors dumped garden waste while replacing a pole in Somerset. Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) is reminding all companies that under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, they and their subcontractors and employees are all potentially liable for any fly-tipping that takes place. Full story: Read more
Win £100 in Recycle Week free prize draw
Broken or worn small electrical items could win one lucky Somerset resident a £100 prize during Recycle Week 16-23 June. The free £100 prize draw is being offered as an incentive for any Somerset adult taking in a worn or broken small electrical item to any of the county’s 16 recycling centres as they deposit other waste during Recycle Week. Small electrical includes anything portable or handheld with a plug or batteries or both. Full story: Read more
Fly-tipping ‘duty of care’ case costs woman £188
A £40 deal to get rid of rubbish cost a Somerset woman £188 in a case highlighting the duty of care every individual and business has over their waste even after it has left their premises. In the latest example of coordinated action by all Somerset councils that is helping drive down figures for illegal dumping, Nicola Watson, aged 34, of Sunnymead, Bridgwater, was fined £73 wth a £20 victim surcharge and £95 costs after her waste was fly-tipped. Full story: Read more