Cherilyn Mackrory, MP for Truro and Falmouth, has endorsed new plans to save money for households disposing of DIY waste, alongside new grant funding for Local Authorities to clamp down on fly-tipping.
Households will no longer have to pay to get rid of DIY waste under plans set out by the Government to change the rules that currently allows some Local Authorities to charge for DIY waste from households. Under the proposals, household DIYers would not be charged to get rid of waste including plasterboards, bricks and bath units.
Alongside this, a number of councils in England will also be awarded grants to tackle fly-tipping through trial projects, including CCTV to target hotspots.
Cherilyn said:
“Fly-tipping is a major problem in Cornwall and has been rising during the pandemic. I regularly hold beach cleans in Falmouth, where I am deeply saddened to see our beauty spots stained by the irresponsible dumping of household goods.
Fly-tipping is a significant blight on local environments, a source of pollution, and a potential danger to public health. It also poses a hazard to the vast array of wildlife in Cornwall.
I am pleased the Government has announced a range of new measures today to help deter this deeply anti-social criminal behaviour. I look forward to working with ministers to ensure this plan delivers a cleaner, healthier environment.
Environment Minister Jo Churchill said:
“When it comes to fly-tipping, enough is enough. These appalling incidents cost us £392 million a year and it is time to put a stop to them.
I want to make sure that recycling and the correct disposal of rubbish is free, accessible and easy for householders. No one should be tempted to fly tip or turn to waste criminals and rogue operators.
Furthermore, the funding that we have announced for Local Authorities today will help them trial innovative new projects to put a stop to fly tipping. We will learn from the successes – and replicate them.”