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Coventry Shames Fly-Tippers on 'Wall of Shame'
12 Feb
Summary
- Council uses CCTV footage to shame serial fly-tippers.
- Dumped items include mattresses, beds, and bin bags.
- Offenders are publicly exposed via social media.
Coventry City Council is actively combatting fly-tipping by publicly shaming offenders through its 'Wall of Shame' campaign. This initiative involves posting CCTV footage of individuals dumping unwanted items such as mattresses, fold-up beds, and bin bags on city streets. The clips, shared on social media, are accompanied by critical voiceovers pointing out the culprits' actions.
One video captures a woman dumping bin bags behind a car, only to retrieve them and place them in view of the camera. Another sequence shows a man discarding a fold-up bed in a car park, with a commentator reminding viewers that car parks are for vehicles. The campaign also features footage of a woman in a dressing gown and slippers abandoning a mattress by the roadside.
Councillor Abdul Salam Khan, Deputy Leader of Coventry City Council, emphasized that maintaining a clean city is a top priority. He stated that the actions of a few individuals spoil the hard work of many. The council vows to use all available powers to stop fly-tipping and prosecute those responsible, urging the public to report anyone recognized from the shared footage.
