Wolverhampton Council condemns fly-tippers after outcry
Wolverhampton Council has condemned fly-tippers, following an outcry from a city businessman.
The stinking pile includes nappies, human waste and household rubbish, and has been dumped on Mason Street at the back of the store.
He says it has now got so bad that he has had to pay for pest control, as the area is overrun by flies and rats.
The shop owner says he has contacted the council multiple times and is now demanding a permanent solution.
Wolverhampton Council insisted complaints about fly-tipping are investigated.
Mr Shibber said: “I have been complaining about the fly-tipping for at least two years now to Wolverhampton Council and a number of local councillors, it is getting out of hand.
“It has become infested with rats and there are swarms of flies that are all around the rubbish.”
Councillor Steve Evans, cabinet member for city environment, said: “Those who fly-tip have no regard for anyone else’s property or business, or that it’s illegal and causes misery for those on the receiving end of this selfish act.
"People caught fly-tipping by the council will be prosecuted.
“We investigate incidents and where there’s evidence, pursue offenders.
“The team have seized vehicles and took formal action to prosecute offenders.
“We’re also looking a piloting new initiatives in addition to current measures to further clamp down on fly-tipping.
“We work with residents, particularly in areas affected by fly-tipping, to educate them.
“This includes literature and door-to-door visits.”
