Illegal fly-tippers are being warned their vehicle could be next

A van linked to fly-tipping was crushed after being seized by Enfield Council

Fly-tippers are being warned their vehicles could be destroyed if they are caught dumping rubbish in Enfield after the council crushed a van that was caught by CCTV cameras.

The white Ford Transit was used in two fly-tipping incidents in Picketts Lock Lane and Brookside Road in Edmonton but was left unclaimed by the owner. It was then seized by Enfield Council and destroyed.

Rick Jewell, cabinet member for transport and waste, said: “We will take action against those who dump rubbish on our streets. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards fly-tipping in Enfield. By seizing and crushing vehicles involved in fly-tipping, we are taking away the means of committing this criminal offence that blights the lives of so many of our residents.

“The message is clear. If you illegally dump your rubbish on our streets, we will find you and we will prosecute you and you risk your vehicle being seized. I would urge anyone who witnesses this antisocial behaviour to contact us so we can investigate and catch the perpetrators.”

For further information and to report fly-tipping in Enfield:
Visit enfield.gov.uk/services/rubbish-and-recycling/fly-tipping-litter-and-public-bins

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