“A selfish few are choosing to use our parks and public spaces as their own personal dumping grounds”

“A selfish few are choosing to use our parks and public spaces as their own personal dumping grounds”, say Wrexham Council.

It comes after reports of ongoing fly-tipping in and around Stryt Las Park in Johnstown.

The park staff have been litter picking at least once a week throughout the year, and during the summer filled 77 bags.

However fly-tipping is taking place across the county borough, with Wrexham Council sayings that the actions of a “selfish few” mean that its resources are being used to clean-up the environment, rather than concentrating on improving the environment “in a way that will benefit us all.”

Cllr David A Bithell, lead member for the environment and transport, said: “Fly-tipping is selfish and dangerous, and can spoil the environment for other people and for wildlife and nature.

“Even at Christmas – when we tend to have more waste – there’s no excuse for fly tipping, and anyone who does it shouldn’t be surprised if they receive an invitation to court and a hefty fine.”

The following advice has been issued by Wrexham Council on what to do if you discover fly-tipping:

• Do not touch the waste, it may contain hazardous substances.
• Do not disturb the site, as it may contain evidence that could help identify the offender and lead to a prosecution.
• If you see someone fly tipping note the date, time and place of the occurrence.
• Note what the waste looks like and how much of it there is.
• Note a description of any vehicles involved, along with registration numbers.
• Do not approach any fly tippers. They are doing something which is illegal, they do not want to be caught and may become violent.