Waste and land affected by waste

Everybody has a duty of care to ensure that his or her waste is properly disposed of. As a resident, if you give your waste to anybody other than the waste authority (Council and its contractors), you must ensure that they have a waste carrier licence. In addition when they collect your rubbish, you must receive a waste transfer note, which must be kept for 2 years. If you give your waste to a non licensed person and it ends up in a hedgerow or field, you could be prosecuted.

The ECU will stop and search trade vehicles around the District and will take legal action against those carrying waste without a licence

If you are aware of land which is affected by waste, let the ECU know and they will use the relevant legislation to ensure land is cleared.

For further information please contact the Envirocrime Unit on telephone number 0845 849 5972

Envirocrime,
South Bedfordshire District Council,
The District Offices,
High Street North,
Dunstable,
Bedfordshire, LU6 1LF

Telephone: 0845 849 5972