Reading Borough Council Fly Tipping Case Study
- Simon Warnford-Davis
- Aug 4, 2021
- 1 min read
Like many councils, Reading Borough Council (RBC) experiences regular fly tipping, or street tipping, incidents. Currently this is around five per day, or to put it another way: 1,835 fly tipping incidents were reported to Reading Council in 2019-20. As well as ruining beauty spots, towns, and countryside this illegal dumping affects local residents, and the problem can be a labour intensive and costly one for councils to manage. Each reported incident needs to be investigated before the offending waste can be removed. This consumes council resources and budget as well as causing unpleasantness for residents and passers-by.
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Fly tipping shows just how essential proper junk removal services are for communities. Quick and responsible waste handling can prevent eyesores and protect local environments. It’s great to see councils taking proactive steps to tackle this growing issue.