Fines totalling £30,000 have been issued to fly-tippers dumping waste on Peabody-owned land in Thamesmead in the last year.
Almost 500 warning letters and 143 fixed penalty notices were issued to offenders, thanks to daily warden patrols and reports by Peabody teams and the local community.
As the number of fly-tipping incidents starts to drop, the teams will continue to patrol the town and take action against anyone leaving out waste illegally.
“Fly-tipping is carried out by a minority of people, but the impact it has is massive,” said Mick Francis, Neighbourhood Warden at Peabody. “We bump into lots of residents on our patrols. They’re really pleased to learn that we’re taking robust action and that things are gradually improving.
“As time goes on, we hope anyone tempted to fly-tip will see that it just isn’t worth it, especially when there are other ways to get rid of unwanted items.”
Peabody owns two-thirds of the land in Thamesmead. Making sure these spaces feel well looked after is a key part of its regeneration work.
To find out more about getting rid of your bulky items, visit your council’s website. Peabody also runs a bulk collection scheme for Peabody tenants and leaseholders. Find out more and book through My Peabody or call 0300 123 3456.
If you see anything that needs clearing in your neighbourhood, report it to Fix My Street.