The Council has started to publish more information on its “open data“ website.
Recently they listed the number and location of fly tips reported to them during July.
In total there have been 72 so far this month.
The worst affected wards are
- Osbaldwick/Derwent
- Guildhall
- Rural West
Many of the reports concern black bags being dumped. There has also been a peak in the fly tipping of building materials.
Perhaps rather surprisingly dumped furniture has been an issue although various charities exist in York which recycle items like these.
It seems that the Councils decision to halve the cost of bulky waste removal has yet to have an impact on the figures. However one ward – Westfield – has announced plans to locate recycling vehicles in estates later in the summer.
