Operation Maid Marian…
….has been launched in Notts, to fight the epidemic of fly-tipping in the county.
Both local authorities and the Environment Agency have powers to tackle fly-tipping. It is widely recognised that fly-tipping can be best combated through partnerships between local authorities, other enforcement agencies, including the Environment Agency.
The EA and local authorities have agreed with the Local Government Association (LGA) a protocol that sets out the types of fly-tipping that local authorities and Environment Agency respond to.The Environment Agency investigate the larger scale incidents of fly-tipping, involving hazardous waste and incidents involving organised gangs of fly-tippers. Local authorities tackle clear-up of fly-tipping on publicly owned land, including roads and lay-bys. EA contact number: 0800 807060.
The Nottinghamshire Local Area Agreement (consisting of, Ashfield District Council, Bassetlaw District Council, Broxtowe Borough Council, Gedling Borough Council, Mansfield District Council, Newark and Sherwood District Council, Nottinghamshire County Council and Rushcliffe Borough Council), Nottingham City Council and the Environment Agency have funded the purchase of covert surveillance equipment which will be used to tackle fly-tipping throughout Nottinghamshire.The project will run for 2 years and commenced on the 1 April 2008. If you want more information about Operation Maid Marian please contact Peter Rutherford, Environment Crime Team Leader on 0115 846 3723.Of course, if you witness fly-tipping you can anonymously alert the Police (420999) or call Grimebusters at MDC (463463)
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