Information sought following two major fly-tipping incidents in West Lothian
West Lothian Council is appealing for information after a substantial amount of commercial waste was illegally dumped overnight on the U22 road near Midseat Farm, off the B792 between Blackburn and Stoneyburn and at Heights Road, Blackridge.
The waste included a mixture of kitchen units, old carpet and garden waste.
The fly-tipping at Midseat Farm was discovered on Friday 30 October and was so extensive that the road had to be closed.
West Lothian Council crews have since cleared both sites, but local taxpayers are once again left to cover the cost of removing rubbish dumped by irresponsible offenders.
This type of behaviour is selfish, thoughtless and illegal. Our Enforcement Officers will investigate these incidents and will do everything possible to identify those responsible. Anyone caught fly-tipping could face fines of up to £40,000 or prosecution.
West Lothian Council is encouraging householders to ensure anyone who removes waste from their home or garden to make sure they are SEPA registered., it is your responsibility to ensure they are licensed to do so.
Always:
- Ask for their Waste Carrier Registration Number
- Check it on SEPA's Waste Carriers Register at SEPA Waste Carriers and Brokers (opens new window)
- Request a receipt detailing what has been taken and where it will be disposed of
Householders and businesses have responsibility to make sure their waste is disposed of correctly.
If you have any information about either incident, please report it Report Fly Tipping or call 01506 280000.
Together, we can help tackle fly-tipping, protect our environment and hold offenders to account.
