A COMMUNITY councillor says he is disappointed that Dinas Powys has been ‘blighted’ by regular fly-tipping.

A pile of rubbish was found on Pen-Y-Turnpike Road which included mattresses, chairs, and other large items of furniture on October 12. 

Vince Driscoll, 65, who found the fly-tipped rubbish and is the community councillor for the Twyn ward, said: “It is a regular occurrence in that lay-by on Pen-Y-Turnpike Road.

"It is always a varied amount. I have called up the council to put cameras, but it doesn’t seem to deter them. 

“We should look at a scheme to allow people into the tip at a lower cost. All these need to be looked at as deterrents to stop people.  

“I drive past the lay by regularly, it is a busy road. It is shocking nobody saw. 

Fly-tipped rubbish on Pen-Y-Turnpike RoadFly-tipped rubbish on Pen-Y-Turnpike Road (Image: Supplied)“It is disappointing because Dinas Powys is a lovely place to live, but we have been blighted with it. 

“All you have to do is pick up the newspapers to see it and Dinas Powys is no exception, we get our fair share.  

“Maybe because of social media it is brought up more, many people see fly tipping and there is more awareness of the problem. 

“But it doesn’t seem to make any difference to the culprits who don’t seem to care.

“Members of the public need to be more aware if they ask people to move their rubbish and they don’t get a proper not, they can get themselves in real trouble.” 

What is the law on fly tipping?  

Fly tipping is the illegal dumping of waste or bulky items on land that is not licensed to receive it.   

This includes domestic waste dumped near or next to public litter bins.   

Fly tipping is a serious criminal offence that can result in unlimited fines and/or a prison sentence. 

If you give your waste to someone else to dispose of you have a duty of care to make sure it is disposed of legally by a registered waste carrier.  

A list of registered waste carriers is available on the Natural Resources Wales website. 

You could be fined up to £5000 in a magistrates court if you do not take reasonable measures to check operators are legitimate waste carriers and that waste will be disposed of correctly. 

How can you properly remove your waste? 

  • Check your private contractor is legally registered by asking to see a waste carriers' license.   

  • Check your contractors' details and keep a record in case your waste is found dumped illegally.    

  • Keep a copy of your waste transfer note.  

What should you do if you discover fly tipped waste? 

Fly-tipped waste can be dangerous so do not touch any waste or items that may be hazardous such as asbestos or syringes.   

If you find waste take a note of what you can see, the date, time and location and report the incident to the council.   

If you witness someone fly tipping do not approach the offender, instead make a note of what is dumped, the location of the offence, and take pictures (if possible and safe to do so).   

You can report fly tipping via the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s online form or by calling the contact centre on 01633 656656.