The Farmers Mart Jun-Jul 2018 - Issue 57 | Page 11
FARM NEWS 11
• JUN/JUL 2018
• Those in Scotland should report fly-tip-
ping waste by either filling in a simple
online form on DumbDumpers.org or
contacting Stopline directly by calling
0845 2 30 40 90.
• Those in Northern Ireland should head
to nidirect.gov.uk and find details for their
local council, who will be able to advise on
the waste disposal sites and recycling cen-
tres based nearby for the safe and legal
recycling or disposal of unwanted items.
Once reported, find a way to secure the
fly-tipped waste to prevent any further
addition or interference.
Be aware that there are processes in place
for taking the waste away. First and fore-
most, do not take the waste to a licensed
site yourself unless you’re registered as a
waste carrier. If hazardous waste has been
identified, it should only be carried and then
disposed of by someone who is licensed to
deal with hazardous waste.
If you need someone else to transport the
waste away, make sure they leave you the
right paperwork. It should include details
about the waste and those who are taking it
away. Keep all information about clearance
and disposal costs safe, as these can be
recovered in the event a successful prosecu-
tion is made against the crime committed.
Mr Cuthbertson says: “In the event you wake
one morning to find the midnight cowboys
have paid you a visit, if the problem is severe, it
is worth consulting with your insurance broker.
‘ Do not confront the
guilty parties, but instead
immediately call 999
and then make a note
the number of people
involved, descriptions
of their appearances,
details about the waste
being fly-tipped and
information about
any vehicles used.
’
Most farm combined policies will cover the
cost of removal and disposal, less an excess.
In the event of a major fly tipping incident, you
could be very glad the cover is in place.”
If you witness fly-tipping actively taking
place, stay safe. As the practice is illegal,
people are unlikely to take kindly to their
crime being observed. Do not confront
the guilty parties, but instead immediately
call 999 and then make a note the number
of people involved, descriptions of their
appearances, details about the waste being
fly-tipped and information about any vehi-
cles used — this includes the makes of the
vehicles, their colours and their registration
numbers if you can make it out.
How you can protect your
land from fly-tipping
The ideal way of dealing with fly-tip-
ping is to prevent it from happening.
Installing gates around your land and
keeping them locked when not in use
will restrict access. Strategically placing
physical barriers around the perimeter
will make it difficult for vehicles to get
through — think earth bunds, boulders
and tree trunks placed closely to each
other around your land.
The fear of being caught will keep
would-be fly tippers away too. Therefore,
work on improving visibility all around
your property and its land, make sure
high-quality exterior lighting is installed
and in working condition, and set up
CCTV cameras and appropriate signs
alerting people of the technology’s pres-
ence.
Additional sources:
https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201153/street_
care_and_cleaning/197/fly-tipping
http://www.lycetts.co.uk/insights/fly-tipping-
costly-business/
http://www.tacklingflytipping.com/Documents/
NFTPG-Files/NFTPGAdviceforLandowners.pdf