Illegal dumping is under fresh scrutiny as efforts ramp up to tackle fly-tipping offenders.
East Renfrewshire Council has introduced tougher enforcement measures to address the problem, including the deployment of CCTV cameras and warning signs at known hotspots.
Councillor Danny Devlin, the council’s environment and housing convener, said: "Fly-tipping is a serious environmental issue that damages our communities and places an unnecessary financial burden on public resources.
"We are determined to identify those responsible and take the appropriate legal action.
"Our message is clear – fly-tipping will not be accepted in East Renfrewshire."
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The council’s environmental health team is working with other departments to identify and prosecute offenders, who face a fixed penalty notice of £500.
Unpaid fines will be referred to the Procurator Fiscal for consideration of prosecution.
A recent incident on Mearns Road led to a fine being issued after members of the public provided photographic evidence.
Once confronted with the evidence and the possibility of court action, the offender paid the fine and the waste was cleared for recycling.
Warning signs are being placed at known hotspots and CCTV cameras are being installed across various locations within East Renfrewshire to deter illegal dumping and gather evidence.
The council continues to promote the ‘polluter pays’ principle, making it clear that those responsible will be held accountable.
Members of the public are encouraged to report incidents of fly-tipping and provide evidence such as CCTV, dashcam footage, or information linking waste to a person or business.
Reports can be made via the council’s website by clicking here .
This action forms part of the council’s Litter Strategy, which supports the community planning vision of A Place to Grow and aims to encourage positive changes in litter and waste behaviour.
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