How to dispose of household waste?
‘Your household waste must be disposed of correctly. If you’re giving it to someone else, you must make sure that they’re legally allowed to take it. You could be fined […]
Entries by Iain Stevens
Fly-tippers risk losing their driving licence under tougher court powers
‘Fly-tippers could lose their driving licence if they are caught blighting streets or the countryside with waste now that powerful legislation is set to come into force giving the courts […]
Game-changing digital tracking takes fight to rogue waste traders
‘Waste criminals are running out of places to hide as the government launches its Digital Waste Tracking service to follow every piece of permitted waste across the country in real […]
Waste carrier fined after depositing tonnes at illegal site
‘Devon waste carrier David Gorton has been told to pay £17,527 after he deposited waste at a site near Kingsteignton in Devon which was operating illegally. Thousands of tonnes of […]
Waste company crackdown secures £28,500 for charities
‘Waste companies that operate in Bristol, Cornwall and Devon investigated over waste regulations and will pay £28,500 to environmental charities. The companies have agreed to invest in local projects in […]
Beware the criminals lurking online
‘The modern way to find many of the services, trades and products we need to buy is to look online. It’s quick, easy and you can do it from the […]
New by-law bans camp fires and barbecues in Cairngorms
‘A ban on camp fires and barbecues has been introduced to the UK’s largest national park in a bid to reduce the risk of wildfires. It said leaflets, social media […]
Waste Crime Action Plan published
‘Waste crime is not a new issue, but in recent years it has escalated into a more sophisticated, more damaging and costly criminal enterprise. This Waste Crime Action Plan marks […]
Hedgerow havens
‘Hedges are such a traditional part of the British landscape that most of us don’t give them a second thought.’ Clean Devon recognises the many benefits of litter-free hedgerows, and […]
Litter louts face losing their driving licences
‘Litter louts trashing our high streets, roads and community spaces could face losing their driving licences, as the government considers plans to step up the fight against waste crime. With […]