Barnet Council has launched a pilot project in Burnt Oak in collaboration with Barnet Homes as part of its work to tackle fly-tipping in the borough.
New shrub beds in Goldbeaters Grove, Burnt Oak
Fly-tipping is a nationwide issue and cases have increased across the country in the last year compared to previous years. Barnet is also experiencing an increase.
Fly-tipping is illegal disposal of rubbish and includes leaving rubbish on the street, in public areas or in an alleyway. If it’s not put in a bin or taken to a disposal site but left for someone else to clear up, it is illegal.
While the council’s Street Cleansing team works tirelessly to clear fly-tips from public places across the borough, a joint effort from teams across the council and partner organisations is in progress to deter fly-tippers and reduce the number of cases occurring in the first place.
One initiative that is being trialed is planting new shrub beds on small grass verges that have experienced fly tipping problems in the past. Three new shrub beds have been installed in Burnt Oak. The beds will enhance the look and feel of the area and hopefully deter waste materials being dumped in these spaces.
The new shrub beds will be monitored, and the outcome of the pilot will inform how the council and its partners can take action in other fly-tipping hotspots.
Councillor Dean Cohen, Chairman of Barnet Council’s Environment Committee, said: “We are committed to tackling fly-tipping and working collaboratively with partners to enhance and maintain a pleasant local environment for residents and businesses in Barnet."
If you see a fly tip in your area, please let us know at https://www.barnet.gov.uk/flytipping. #cleanerbarnet