Council receives fly-tipping 'leads' as pile of dumped tyres is cleared up
A council says an investigation into a fly-tipping incident where a large pile of tyres was dumped is ongoing.
The pile of tyres was discarded on Ridgeacre Industrial Estate, in West Bromwich, on Sunday, July 4 by a white Ford Transit van.
Sandwell Council said it has received "leads" which its officers are following up track down those responsible.
If caught, the perpetrators will be hit with a £400, the local authority said.
Sandwell Council said the tyres were removed four days after they were dumped by Serco, its waste contractor.
A spokesman for Sandwell said: "The tyres were cleared from Ridgeacre Industrial Estate, West Bromwich, on Thursday by Serco, Sandwell Council’s waste partner.
"The removal of fly-tipped waste is a part of our overall cleansing contract with Serco.
"As such we do not have the specific cost associated with this incident; however removing and disposing of fly-tipped waste responsibly incurs costs to the council.
"The investigation into the fly-tipping is ongoing, with officers following up the leads we have received."
