What’s the problem?

The construction and demolition industries produce more than two thirds of all business waste in Wales - around 12.2 million tonnes each year.

Construction and demolition waste is regularly fly-tipped. Around a third of all fly-tipping contains construction or demolition waste. Fly-tipped waste is unsightly, damages the environment and can harm human health. A fly-tipping incident takes place every 35 seconds and costs £100 a minute to clean-up.

What you must do

If you are carrying construction or demolition wastes that you have produced, you must register as a waste carrier with the Environment Agency. You must take your waste to a site licensed to take it.

If you give your waste to someone else, you must use a waste carrier whose business is registered with the Environment Agency. The carrier will need to provide proof of registration and you must complete a waste transfer note giving details of where the waste will be taken. This is your duty of care. If you have any questions on how to dispose of your waste legally call the Environment Agency on 08708 506 506. You can find the registered carriers in your area by visiting HYPERLINK "https://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/publicregister" https://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/publicregister

Recycling may be an option for some types of waste. You can get further information on reducing, reusing or recycling from HYPERLINK "http://www.wrap.org.uk/construction/" http://www.wrap.org.uk/construction/.

You have a responsibility to ensure your waste is disposed of legally. This is your duty of care. If your waste is found dumped, magistrates can impose fines of up to £50,000. For the more serious cases, the fine is unlimited and could lead to imprisonment.

Act now to help stop illegal dumping.