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Biffa tackles lockdown fly-tipping increase with new service
IN response to the growing problem of fly-tipping across the UK during the COVID-19 lockdown, sustainable waste management company Biffa has launched an initiative to help businesses tackle illegal dumping on their land.
Biffa, which is the UK’s leading collector of business waste, has launched a new mobile application for recording fly tipping incidents and a fly-tipping clearance service which allows organisations such as retailers, private landowners and estate managers to report incidents of fly-tipping and its exact location using GPS. Biffa will then attend and remove the material typically within 24 hours (depending on the scale), before processing it in the most environmentally responsible way possible.
The data collected will be made available to DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) to contribute to overall national fly-tipping statistics.
The app has been launched in response to the increase in fly-tipping since lockdown began, with local councils reporting sharp rises and The Countryside Alliance
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describing a 300% rise in incidents in some areas. The removal of fly-tipping has been declared a high priority service by DEFRA during the coronavirus crisis as a build up of waste poses public health concerns.
George Pearce, Commercial Development Manager at Biffa, commented: “It’s unfortunate to see that the current crisis is serving to exacerbate the already significant and growing problem of fly tipping. It is a crime that damages our health, the environment and businesses in what is already an extremely challenging time. I hope our new initiative to help tackle fly-tipping will provide some relief.
“I would also take this opportunity to warn individuals and businesses against the risk of employing unregistered waste removal services, which have become more prolific since the lockdown began. These services are illegal, can be part of organised crime groups and are often the perpetrators of fly-tipping.”
Sarah Lee, Head of Policy at the Countryside Alliance, added: “The images of fly-tipping, though horrendous, are
“It shouldn’t need saying that driving to dump rubbish in your town at the side of the road or in the countryside is not essential travel. Not only are you committing an offence by littering, but you are also ignoring guidance that has been introduced to stop the spread of this dangerous virus. Please remember that fly-tipping is not a victimless crime and has a significant impact on our rural areas and wildlife.”
an all too familiar sight and an issue the Countryside Alliance has long campaigned on which is why we welcome this initiative by Biffa to tackle the increase in fly-tipping at these uncertain times.
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