Householders could face fines for using fly-tippers
by Nicola Slawson from Environment | The Guardian on (#3D9TT)
Action to combat unlicensed waste carriers to be taken after Environment Agency uncovers 850 illegal dumping sites in a year
Households whose rubbish ends up being dumped illegally by unauthorised disposal companies could face fines under plans being considered by the government.
Councils could be given the power to directly fine people caught using unlicensed waste carriers following a consultation by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
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