Scott Bros

Peter Scott, a director of Teesside-based recycling experts Scott Bros said that while he welcomed the government’s focus on fly tipping as part of its general crackdown on anti-social behaviour, he believes it is likely to be ineffectual without enforcement.

He said: “Those dumping rubbish or fly tipping are to be targeted with ‘hot spot’ policing and ‘short and sharp’ punishments, but it all depends upon the government’s definition of what is a hot spot as, by its very nature fly-tipping, is often random and unpredictable.

“It can be carried out anywhere at any time, from lay-bys, farmers’ fields, back alleys, public spaces or, in our case, remediated land. The real answer is more investment to provide a concerted effort to stop individuals or ‘white van cowboys’ from simply dumping household and commercial waste rather than disposing of it in a responsible and environmentally-friendly way..

“Those caught fly tipping already face serious penalties, up to five years in prison or an unlimited fine, which doesn’t seem to act as a deterrent – largely because they believe they can get away with it.”

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Photo Caption: Peter Scott pictured with items fly-tipped on the firm’s remediated land in 2022

Editor’s Notes

Scott Bros. is one of North East England’s leading recycling businesses. Founded on Teesside in 1972, it was predominantly involved in the supply of tipper lorries and excavators to local authorities and the construction industry. However, since then the company has grown exponentially to deliver a comprehensive range of ‘circular economy’ services.

While still being heavily involved in haulage, skip and plant hire, the business has continually diversified to provide a comprehensive range of recycling services.