Imperfection Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Theres a particular place just outside of town which until 25 years ago used to be a sand & gravel quarry,but since closing its used by dog walkers,anglers (the old pits were flooded afterwards),twitchers,photographers and those who just like to be in the middle of nowhere.Its always been a prime target for flytippers because of its isolation and theres already tons of rubbish down there at moment including asbestos,lorry tyres,builders waste and used roofing felt amongst other things. Well this morning i took the dogs out there like i often do and when i was walking along the potholed track towards my car-i saw an old white Escort van approaching.Its not uncommon to see vehicles here,but i do tend to look and see which catergory the driver falls into (dog=dog walker,Fishing tackle=angler,rucksacks or waterproof jackets=rambler/twitcher) and this bloke didnt fall into any of these! He was in early to mid 60's,greying hair,wearing a white boiler suit,overweight and didnt look like he could walk up a flight of stairs without panting like a shaggy dog. I walked further down to where my car was parked just off the main track and as i was taking my wellie boots off i watched the fatman 100yds away getting rubbish out of the van.He then saw me watching him,got back into his van and drove off. Now here comes my dip**** moment.As he drove past me,i memorised his vehicle registration and wrote it down on a piece of paper so i did that bit right.It wasnt till then i remembered i had my camera on me so i could have taken a photo of him doing it,but atleast managed a photo of the rubbish he dumped. Anyway,i've filled out an online flytipping report with council stating his registration,location etc and will see if anything comes of this.Dont wanna sound like a Meldrew,but flytippping really is one of my pethates. The stuff he dumped.By looks of it,he's a general handyman cos its a mixture of timber,tiles,cement and tile adhesive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varmintator Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Good work fly tippers should be locked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shot shot Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 good on you mate, lets hope the council give him more than a warning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilstoat Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 (edited) I would have done the same thing, flytippers are just ruining it for all the others who use the pit for recreational purposes good on ya mate Edited March 14, 2009 by evilstoat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death from below Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 You'll be the darling of your local EHO......expect the bloke to get a day in court and a massive fine.....keep the peice of paper safe as it is your original note(you should sign,date and time it also). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapid 17 Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 You did the right thing matey; flytippers are scum. Geoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted March 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 You'll be the darling of your local EHO......expect the bloke to get a day in court and a massive fine.....keep the peice of paper safe as it is your original note(you should sign,date and time it also). Cheers for the advice about dating & timing the piece of paper,but whats EHO? I know what he dumped is tiny compared to what others have done,but this area really is an absolute mess and nothing seems to ever get removed so the problem can only get worse.I know theres a conflict of powers at moment with who is responsible to remove the dumped lorry tyres because they're in a (very) deep brook.The bailiff told me last week the council is saying its the enviroment agencys problem,but they claim its on council land so in mean time its literally creating a dam with rest of floating debris.Because of the amount of manmade lakes from quarrying-they're all interconnected by culverts to get rid of excessive water into the river and it aint flowing proper now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hinksford Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Fair play to you mate ,hope they sting him with the maximum fine bloody scum bags Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Environmental Health Officer: your new best mate. Good drills for catching the filthy little maggot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Well done for taking the time to report it. Most people would just grumble and leave it at that. I hope he gets a nasty fine! If he has a nice house they should take the dustbin lorry round there and tip that on his lawn to see how he likes it. What a ****! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumpersniper Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 yes mate well done! i hate b****** fly - tippers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodmedod.one Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Well done Mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightshift Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Well done, there is not a week goes bye when I don’t find tyres, mattresses and general builder’s rubbish; favourite spot for tipping is down a lane less than a mile from the official council tip. Never mind fines confiscate the vehicles they use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev 1 Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Good on ya ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundowner Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Can't wait to catch one myself :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Good Work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Scum of Britain. Good on you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Good on you. Wound me up no end all the fly tipping that took place on the rural roads close to where I used to live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Don't show this thread to Stealth stalker though, he'll be there like a shot and then he'll be making more traps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Well Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhiannonBW Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Let's hope they make an example of this person. One or two high profile prosecutions with maximum penalty might make people think twice. I hate all fly tipping and all rubbish, there's no excuse for not taking your litter home with you. Rhiannon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 yep well done, round us they have started driving down lanes and just tipping it in the road, I had it again this morning and wondered how come the council send out a lorry to put cones and signs all the way round the pile. surely the same time would be spent just putting the rubbish on a vehicle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning GTS Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Well done Please keep us up to date if you hear of him getting done for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p@cman Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Good job, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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