Icart fly-tipper has their rubbish returned to them
A FLY-TIPPER in St Martin’s had an unwelcome but arguably deserved surprise when their rubbish was returned to them.
Numerous bags of glass bottles were dumped next to a small domestic bin on Monday night.
But a parish resident who witnessed the act decided to return the bags to their original owner.
The offender’s name and address were supplied to the Constables of St Martin’s, who in turn have informed Guernsey Waste.
Junior constable Dave Beausire said it was not a common problem in the parish.
He was grateful to anyone prepared to call out the misbehaviour and help the authorities keep the island tidy.
‘We don’t suffer too much with fly-tipping, but when it does happen we don’t have any powers to enforce,’ said Mr Beausire.
He pleaded with parishioners ‘just not to do it’ because of the disruption it causes.
‘Why would you drive to Icart when you can have it collected for free from your doorstep?
‘People still chance it, which is quite sad, and we can only report it.’
Anybody who has discovered what is described as ‘significant littering’ in a public place is asked to get in touch with the States online at www.gov.gg/flytipping, where there is a dedicated contact form to report litter and fly-tipping.
The form asks people to include as much information as possible, such as the amount and type of litter, location, volumes and details about the people or vehicles involved.
Photos and videos to support the incident are also welcomed.
Those found guilty of fly-tipping can receive a fine of up to £5,000, or up to three months in prison, under the Refuse Disposal Ordinance.
