People have been dumping rubbish including fridge freezers, sofas and armchairs in a public area in Newport reportedly in an attempt to burn it all. Newport City Council posted the images of the huge mound of waste which included highly flammable materials at Elgar Close in Alway.
As well as the fridge freezer and furniture the dump allegedly also included other electrical equipment, tyres and children’s toys. In a statement the council reminded the public only dry and clean materials should be used for a bonfire.
Whatever the intention, unauthorised dumping of waste on public land is fly-tipping and is punishable by prosecution and fines. Newport council said it intends to find those responsible. You can get more story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
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Council officers, working with Newport City Homes, Gwent Police and South Wales Fire and Rescue, have now cleared the site and an investigation is ongoing. The council’s waste enforcement team have gathered evidence from the site as part of their investigation.
(Image: Newport City Council)
(Image: Newport City Council)
(Image: Newport City Council)
A statement from the council reads: “If you’re planning a bonfire celebration this November then remember to only use dry material such as paper, leaves, clean wood and cardboard. Damp material causes smoke.
“Never use flammable lights to start a bonfire and never burn dangerous items such as aerosols, tyres, canisters, batteries, plastics, polythene, asbestos, plasterboard or anything containing foam or paint. Or fridges – but, you know, we shouldn’t really have to say that.
“And if you’re planning to ruin someone’s bonfire by dumping rubbish all over it, maybe have a word with yourself. Because if you’re caught you’ll be fined or prosecuted, and it’s not worth the risk.”
The council has appealed for help to find the culprits. They have asked anyone with information on the matter to contact them on 01633 656656.
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