Waste Awareness Course Suggested for Newport Fly Tippers

A councillor proposes a course for fly-tippers in Newport, similar to speed awareness, including litter-picking and recycling visits.

Waste Awareness Course Suggested for Newport Fly Tippers
Waste Awareness Course Suggested for Newport Fly Tippers

A Newport councillor thinks fly-tippers could take a waste course. This is similar to a course for speeding drivers. Councillor Forsey suggests litter-picking and recycling facility visits. These could teach correct waste disposal methods.

The council clarified Forsey spoke hypothetically. They have no plans for waste awareness courses now. She mentioned this idea during a council meeting where they discussed how to reduce fly-tipping rates.

Forsey said that speeding can lead to a speed awareness course. She thinks excess waste offenses could lead to a waste course too. Her course idea includes litter collection and a visit to the WasteSavers education room, so people could learn about recycling glass, plastic, metal, and paper.

She also suggested a visit to the incinerator, so people could see residual waste processing there. After that, a visit to WRAP could show more recycling, as sorted waste from residual bins could be recycled easily.

Newport had the most fly-tipping in Wales last year. The council increased efforts to fight fly-tipping by conducting investigations, using cameras, checking waste carrier licenses. They have also issuing fines and prosecuting severe cases. Fixed penalty notices increased 1000% compared to 2023/24 and prosecutions nearly tripled recent numbers.

Fly-tipping can bring a fine up to £50,000. It could also mean 12 months in jail if a magistrates’ court convicts someone. The Crown Court could impose unlimited fines and sentence someone to five years in jail. People can report fly-tipping to Newport Council by calling 01663 656656.

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