Blatant fly-tipping in South Harrow has led to hefty fines, as offenders are ‘shamed’ in Harrow Council’s latest ‘Wall of Shame’.
Images and footage released in the recent MyHarrow newsletter show household rubbish dumped on the streets, including piles of suitcases, baskets and boxes on Maple Avenue, which resulted in a £1,000 fine.
Another case in Clovelly Way saw items such as toys and cardboard left on the pavement, with a £600 fine handed out for failing a duty of care.
The council is urging residents to help identify fly-tippers caught on camera and report them.
“Unfortunately there are a few who spoil it for the rest of us and show no pride in the community,” the newsletter reads. “Brazen fly-tippers have been caught on camera and we need your help to identify them so we can find and fine them – just like those highlighted.”
It continues: “They are just a number of incidents where we’ve traced the criminal dumpers, fined them and ensured they were paid. Last year alone, more than 1,200 fines were issued.”
The message links to the council’s online ‘Wall of Shame’, where images and videos of fly-tipping incidents are published regularly.
Harrow residents have taken to social media to express frustration over the issue. One commenter said, “We have to stop all this awful tipping. Trips to the tip cost me £12.50 a time now due to outer London ULEZ.”
Another added, “It seems like it’s more common to fly-tip around borough boundaries, I think those should be more enforced.”
Fly-tipping remains a criminal offence and anyone with information is urged to contact the council to help crack down on those responsible.
To view the latest footage and help identify offenders, visit Harrow Council’s Wall of Shame online
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