This is what you think about the blight of fly-tipping in Leeds

In this week's Yorkshire Evening Post panel we asked if there is a way to prevent fly-tipping from blighting the region.

More than 70 calls about fly-tipping were made to Leeds City Council every day over the past two years, according to new figures from Datamill North. Read more: Leeds couple stunned as remains of cannabis farm are dumped in their bin yard

The YEP panelplaceholder image
The YEP panel
Fly-tipping has visibly increased in Leeds. The public should report fly-tippers if seen.CCTV cameras can be installed in local hot spots. Police should charge large fines on fly-tippers.placeholder image
Fly-tipping has visibly increased in Leeds. The public should report fly-tippers if seen.CCTV cameras can be installed in local hot spots. Police should charge large fines on fly-tippers.
The answer, as is often the case, involves education, deterrence and enforcement- and as always this needs resourcing.placeholder image
The answer, as is often the case, involves education, deterrence and enforcement- and as always this needs resourcing.
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