Perth and Kinross councillor issues plea over dodgy skip runs and fly-tipping

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A Perth and Kinross councillor has urged residents to ensure they use accredited waste carriers to remove their rubbish.The Conservative councillor fears the rubbish could end up being fly-tipped if given to an unaccredited operator.Carse of Gowrie councillor Angus Forbes issued the plea following a spate of local media appeals for "skip runs".

The councillor said he was "shocked" by the number of such appeals he had seen and urged caution to ensure operators carry a valid waste transfer licence.

He said: "Fly-tipping is an increasingly concerning issue that has been plaguing communities across the UK. This illegal dumping of waste can be dangerous to both the environment and public health, and can carry hefty fines if caught.

To ensure that you aren’t contributing to the problem, it is important to use a registered waste carrier and check their licence, especially at this time of year." Over the years several incidents of fly-tipping have been reported after unaccredited operators took payment to dispose of the rubbish and then dumped it illegally.Cllr Forbes said this "can have a huge impact on the environment and local communities".