Over 20% of dumped tyres lie on farmland in Northern Ireland
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The side of roads and farmland are the two most popular locations for the illegal dumping of tyres in NI.
Throughout the year the Northern Ireland Environmental Agency visits tyre retailers to remind them that end-of-life tyres must be disposed of properly and transported by a licensed waste carrier.
“In 2017 we had 155 incidents of tyres being dumped illegally reported to NIEA. A total of 30% were left at the side of a road, 23% dumped on farmland, 14% at bonfires and 12% on commercial premises,” Mark Cherry from NIEA’s enforcement branch said.
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“Some commercial operators want to avoid disposal costs and so dump the material. Our advice is to always use a licensed waste carrier or use an authorised waste management facility,” Mr Cherry added.
“We assess all reports and investigate any reasonable lines of enquiry with a view to enforcement action and possible prosecution, especially when there is a significant volume or waste or a pattern of repeat offending.”
Failing to deal with waste legally can result in businesses being prosecuted where the maximum fine is £50,000 or imprisonment.
Top waste by type:
Tyres.
Asbestos.
Construction and demolition rubble.
House clearance material (furniture, plastics, textiles).
White goods (Fridges, washing machines).
Cardboard, paper and packaging.
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The side of roads and farmland are the two most popular locations for the illegal dumping of tyres in NI.
Throughout the year the Northern Ireland Environmental Agency visits tyre retailers to remind them that end-of-life tyres must be disposed of properly and transported by a licensed waste carrier.
“In 2017 we had 155 incidents of tyres being dumped illegally reported to NIEA. A total of 30% were left at the side of a road, 23% dumped on farmland, 14% at bonfires and 12% on commercial premises,” Mark Cherry from NIEA’s enforcement branch said.
“Some commercial operators want to avoid disposal costs and so dump the material. Our advice is to always use a licensed waste carrier or use an authorised waste management facility,” Mr Cherry added.
“We assess all reports and investigate any reasonable lines of enquiry with a view to enforcement action and possible prosecution, especially when there is a significant volume or waste or a pattern of repeat offending.”
Failing to deal with waste legally can result in businesses being prosecuted where the maximum fine is £50,000 or imprisonment.
Top waste by type:
Tyres.
Asbestos.
Construction and demolition rubble.
House clearance material (furniture, plastics, textiles).
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