A crackdown on environmental crime has led to a record number of fixed penalty notices being issued.
Bury Council issued a total of 16 fines in a recent enforcement drive targeting fly-tipping, littering and breaches of commercial waste regulations, with more than half already paid.
The action follows investigations across the borough, including in Bury, Radcliffe and Whitefield.
A spokesperson for Bury Council said: "Through this collaborative approach and the sharing of information and resources, we are tackling fly-tipping and other environmental offences that negatively impact local communities and the environment.
"CCTV footage, vehicle information and intelligence from partner agencies are all used to help identify those responsible, enabling enforcement action to be taken, including Fixed Penalty Notices, cautions and prosecutions.
"This joined-up way of working is delivering positive results and sends a clear message that environmental crime will not be tolerated in Bury."
Six of the fines, each set at £400, were issued for fly-tipping offences in Radcliffe and Bury.
Eight £75 fines were handed out for littering in Bury town centre, Radcliffe and Whitefield, while two £300 penalties were issued to businesses in Bury and Whitefield for failing to meet their commercial duty of care obligations.
The council’s environmental enforcement officers worked in partnership with housing, environmental services, neighbourhood teams and the control room to gather evidence, identify offenders and support investigations.
Residents are reminded that they have access to free waste disposal at two household waste and recycling centres in Bury and additional sites across Greater Manchester.
The council advises the public to ensure that anyone hired to dispose of waste is a registered waste carrier.
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A spokesperson for Bury Council said: "Failure to do so could result in your rubbish being illegally dumped.
"You can carry out an instant (and free) check of their credentials via the Environment Agency."
Residents are also encouraged to report fly-tipping and avoid contributing to the problem by understanding what can go in their bins, using the bulky waste collection service for large items, and following proper procedures when hiring waste removal services.
Details of recycling centres, bulky waste collections, and reporting fly-tipping can be found at the council’s website, www.bury.gov.uk.
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