Exposed: Shocking Truth Behind Illegal Waste Removers in Leeds! You Won’t Believe What the Council Did Next

Introducing the Leeds Accredited Waste Carrier Scheme (LAWCS): a new plan by Leeds City Council to help residents avoid dodgy waste removers and stop fly tipping. Here’s what you need to know:

Why it’s Needed: Lots of waste carriers in Leeds might be breaking the law, with up to 60% not doing things right. Even though fly tipping has been going down, it’s still a big problem.

The Risk: If you hire someone to take your waste away and they’re not licensed, you could get in trouble with fines. Last year, 12 people in Leeds got prosecuted for this.

A Real Example: One person paid £150 to a waste collector found on Facebook, but the waste got dumped illegally. They ended up with over £1,000 in fines.

Council Action: Leeds City Council is serious about stopping fly tipping. They crushed 10 vans used for illegal dumping in the last year.

What LAWCS Does: It gives residents a list of waste carriers that the council has checked and approved. These carriers are legit and safe to use.

What the Council Says: Councillor Mohammed Rafique thinks this scheme is crucial for residents to find trustworthy waste removal services. The council wants to crack down on environmental crime.

How to Check: Look for the LAWCS logo when hiring someone to take your waste away. You can also visit their website for more info.

Calling All Waste Carriers: If you’re a waste carrier, you can join this scheme for free. It’ll connect you with local customers after they’ve made sure you’re good to go.

In short, LAWCS aims to protect Leeds residents from illegal waste removal, reduce fly tipping, and promote responsible waste disposal.