Police crack down on illegal commercial waste carriers in town

A day of action led by Nottinghamshire Police has been praised as officers cracked down on illegal commercial waste carriers in Mansfield. Executive Mayor Andy Abrahams is pleased with the operation, which gave Mansfield District Council an opportunity to check the licences of scrap collectors operating in the district.

After reports that some scrap metal collectors were operating without the necessary scrap metal dealer licence in the district, council licensing officers focussed on checking credentials. Meanwhile, the police checked the weight and roadworthiness of vehicles, with one vehicle being impounded by the police for being overweight.

Additionally, the council advises residents needing to dispose of waste should always check that their collector has a waste carrier's licence. This helps to deter fly tipping whilst also safeguarding them against the possibility of prosecution if their waste is subsequently found to be fly tipped.

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