ANYONE trying to get their household waste taken away is being urged to ensure the company disposing of the waste has a licence to do so.
Not using a registered waste carrier means homes could be at risk of being prosecuted if their waste is then fly-tipped.
The Public Protection Partnership says a fixed penalty notice of £200 will be issued in such cases.
Reputable firms will not mind being asked for their waste carriers licence.
To check that a clearance firm is registered to carry waste, log on to www.environment.data.gov.uk and search for waste carriers.
Anyone who suspects someone is operating without a waste carriers licence can make a report via: https://publicprotectionpartnership.org.uk/make-an-enquiry/
Until this month, Wokingham Borough Council was part of the PPP, but has brought some of its services back in house.
