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Fly-Tipping in the village

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🚯 Please Don’t Fly-Tip – Let’s Keep Kilsby Clean & Safe

Kilsby Parish Council would like to remind residents that fly-tipping is illegal, harmful, and entirely avoidable. By working together, we can protect our village’s countryside, lanes, and shared spaces for everyone.

 

❌ What Is Fly-Tipping?

Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste such as:

  • Household rubbish
  • Garden waste
  • Furniture or mattresses
  • Builders’ materials
  • Electrical items

This often happens on verges, footpaths, gateways, and quiet lanes — places we all use and value.

 

⚠️ Why Fly-Tipping Is a Serious Problem

Fly-tipping:

  • ❗ Puts people and wildlife at risk
  • 💰 Costs public money to clear up
  • 🌱 Damages the local environment
  • 😞 Makes our village look uncared for

⚖️ The Legal Consequences

Fly-tipping is a criminal offence. Those caught can face:

  • Unlimited fines
  • Prosecution
  • A criminal record
  • Vehicle seizure in serious cases

If you use someone else to remove waste, you are still responsible for ensuring it is disposed of legally.

 

✅ Legal Ways to Dispose of Waste

There are simple, legal alternatives:

  • Use your local household waste recycling centre
  • Arrange bulky waste collection
  • Hire a licensed waste carrier (always ask for their licence details)
  • Reduce, reuse, or donate items where possible

 

👀 See Fly-Tipping?

If you spot fly-tipping:

Prompt reporting helps keep Kilsby clean and prevents repeat incidents.

 

💚 Let’s Take Pride in Our Village

Kilsby is a place people care about. By disposing of waste responsibly and reporting fly-tipping, we help protect our environment and show pride in our community.

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.