By Council urge locals to be careful of rogue traders in North East Lincolnshire
Following reports of known rogue traders operating in the area, North East Lincolnshire Council is warning households to be on their guard.
NELC is advising people not to take up offers for jobs such as replacing driveways and clearing gardens from traders knocking at the door.
According to the Council, these rogue traders will often quote a low price for a job, but this can quickly escalate once they start working.
They will then often take waste away and dump it illegally after jobs such as cutting back trees or replacing a drive.
Criminal gangs and rogue traders are known to fly-tip rubbish out of sight in places like ditches and other waterways. If watercourses are blocked, it can cause flooding. It also damages natural habitat and puts wildlife at risk.
Householders will be fined if their waste is found fly-tipped by someone else.
Cllr Ron Shepherd, portfolio holder for Safer and Stronger Communities at North East Lincolnshire Council, said: “Our advice is simple, don’t do business on your doorstep.
“We are also concerned about rogue traders posting messages on social media offering to take waste away for a fee.
“They take your money but fly-tip the waste instead of disposing of it correctly. These people are organised criminals. This is illegal activity is harming legitimate waste carriers.
“If someone takes your waste away, you need to check their credentials. You can be fined £300 if your waste is dumped illegally.”
