The Royal Borough of Greenwich has issued the first £100 reward to a resident who provided information that helped the council take enforcement action against a fly-tipper.
The reward is part of the council’s crackdown on illegal dumping, which offers residents a £100 reward if their evidence directly leads to the fine or prosecution of a perpetrator. This is in addition to the council increasing on the spot fines to £1,000 last month.
Councillor Jackie Smith, Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economy, Business, Greenwich Supports and Environmental Services, said: “Fly-tipping is an unacceptable crime that harms our environment and frustrates residents who care about keeping our borough safe and clean.
“This first reward shows how powerful it can be when residents work with us to report lazy dumpers. Thanks to this information from a member of the public, we were able to take action and hold a fly-tipper accountable.
“We know most people in Greenwich do the right thing. By reporting incidents and sharing evidence, residents are helping us crackdown on the offenders who think they can dump waste in our communities and get away with it. Together we’re getting things done.”
The new rewards are part of the council’s £5million Getting Things Done drive to make its streets cleaner by punishing people who fly-tip, as well as improving how it clears up mess and makes it easier for people to get rid of rubbish the right way.
How residents can report dumpers
Residents who have clear evidence of a fly-tipper can email this information to report-reward@royalgreenwich.gov.uk. The council will continue to invest in enforcement surveillance and clean-up operations as part of its wider efforts to tackle fly-tippers and keep Greenwich’s streets clean.
How to book a bulky waste collection
To dispose of waste legally and easily please book a bulky waste collection on the council's website or take it to the Reuse and Recycling Centre.
Report a fly-tip
Use fixmystreet to report to a council to be cleared.