A new scheme has been launched to help Leeds residents dodge the rogue traders dumping their waste illegally and landing them with hefty fines.
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00:00 Leeds City Council are aiming to deliver a crushing blow to anyone considering fly-tipping.
00:07 Despite the problem reducing year-on-year in Leeds, new figures reveal up to 60% of waste carriers could be operating illegally.
00:15 By using a non-licensed waste carrier, and if your waste is traced back to you, you could be the one that's fined.
00:21 The council has launched the Leeds Accredited Waste Carrier Scheme to help residents find someone local, legal and responsible to take away waste.
00:30 Ten vans used for fly-tipping have been crushed in the last 12 months, and the council have this message for anyone planning to dump waste illegally.
00:38 We are watching you very carefully and we will find you, we will come for you, and we'll get the vehicles of you, and we'll take you to court and you will be punished accordingly.
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