WOKINGHAM Borough Council is asking residents for information on a mobile phone number linked to fly-tipping.
It would like anybody who has used rubbish clearance services offered by the people behind 07340 045 208 to come forward.
All information will be treated in confidence.
It comes less than a year after the council reported a significant increase in fly-tipping across the borough.
In a bid to crack down on illegal dumping, the council has installed additional CCTV cameras and warning signs at several fly-tipping hotspots. They have also added mobile cameras to their surveillance efforts.
Cllr Bill Soane, executive member for neighbourhood and communities, reminded residents that their rubbish is their responsibility.
“The most commonly fly-tipped items include household waste,” he said. “If we trace items back to you, you will be issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice.”
Fines are typically between £80 to £400.
He appealed to residents to dispose of their rubbish responsibly and legally by visiting their Re3 recycling centre, using the council’s large unwanted items service, or ensuring that any waste removal company carries a valid waste carriers licence. This can be checked online.
Residents with information on the number can contact: wokingham.gov.uk/contact-us/contact-us-online
