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Ealing Rd

Does anyone know who are the best people to speak to about people dumping rubbish on Ealing Rd. Right now there is a sofa set on the grass (near Albany Rd), and this has been going on for a while. If anyone sees anything, please try and take the licence plate of the car/van (if they are dumping form a vehicle) and ask the police to investigate. Not only is this illegal, but also makes the road look awful and may lead to more people dumping rubbish.  Any help from locals would be appreciated, as Brentford deserves to be treated with respect.

Rakesh Patel ● 4179d7 Comments

I have to say Anthony is right here.  Taking pictures of the perpetrators is a bit risky.You would have to be very close to these people who are regularly being anti social in terms of private sanitation and rather unsanitary littering. What they are doing is more public health and contempt for the environs than fly tipping.It's that one does it and others seem to follow.The childrens playground is appalling.  One problem is the bins are simply not emptied often enough.The other is parents who are way too slovenly and need to be taught a lesson.A few spot fines and that would make a difference.I know exactly whom Anthony is referring to as I've seen a few women dumping soiled pampers in all manner of places around here. Even pushing them between gateposts and into garden hedges.I'm sure plenty of others have seen the same as well.  We know that some have politely challenged these ladies. But they simply walk away. But when I reported these to the council I was rubuffed when I could not describe them beyond their attire."I was plainly told if I "cannot describe their facial features then there is little we can do".I think that Hounslow have had covert cameras watching the corner of Albany road but then the problem just moves to Brook road or Grosvenor road or into the park.I just think it is so unfair for residents and council workers to have to endure this and other dirty habits of a very few and that they know they will get away with it.

Raymond Havelock ● 4176d

Oops! CCTV...............that's what comes of trying to type in a half light!

Vanessa Smith ● 4177d

Thing is if you can send some photographic evidence of several incidents, it might be worth while Hounslow Highways using mobile CCYV cameras to catch the perpetrators?

Vanessa Smith ● 4177d

I've done that many a time.But stuffing pampers in someone else's front garden or leaving a booze bottle in the kerb does not seem to be deemed fly tipping.I think you would be taking quite a risk photographing the culprits. You would probably risk being branded racist or risk personal attack.And just how does one identify a woman who is effectively cloaked?

Anthony Waller ● 4177d

Fly tipping - report it If you witness fly tipping, or fly tipped rubbish, you can report it to us using the contact details belowRecord as much detail as possible and reporting the activity immediately will help us in our fight against this illegal activity. All information is valuable to us and will be treated confidentially. If you can also take photos please do so. Important details to record are:◾The date and time that you saw the fly tippers in action or discovered the rubbish◾The location of the incident – either the address or local landmarks ◾A description of the rubbish eg builders rubble◾The amount of people you saw and if you recognised any of them◾A description of the people you saw (eg sex, hair colour, height, distinguishing features) ◾What you actually saw the people do◾If there was a vehicle involved, and if there was, there any distinguishing features or signs on the vehicle and what was the make, model, colour and registration number ◾Where you were when you saw the fly tipping. What kind of view did you have? How far away were you, and what were the weather and light conditions line?The Environment Agency has the statutory responsibility to investigate fly tipping incidences on  larger scale  where the waste may pose a serious risk to the environment and where the activity is linked to organised crime.Remember, do not approach any individuals and do not put yourself in any danger. What we will doWe will visit the scene to establish the quantity of rubbish and if it is our responsibility, we will remove it. We will also look for evidence, with a view to prosecuting offenders.If the rubbish is deposited on private property it is the responsibility of the landowner to remove it. Although under certain circumstances we may be able to provide a skip.We will normally remove fly tipped rubbish within 24 hours although large quantities or problematic refuse like contaminated rubbish may require specialist removal.Report flytippingContact usHounslow Highways websiteTelephone: 020 8583 2000Hounslow HighwaysJubilee House Depot RoadHounslowTW3 1SN

Vanessa Smith ● 4178d

"They damage the environs and reputations of local traders."Anthony, I think more than damaging the reputations of local traders, they damage reputation of the local residents. As I somehow think that these people actually live in the area unfortunately.

Alex Shpinkov ● 4179d

Or indeed who it is who leaves human faeces regularly on the pavement and gutters in Albany Road and Brook road south? After a break from this vile habit, it seems the phantom defacator has returneth!Along with broken and empty booze bottles on Ealing Road, Albany road it is becoming a right tip again.It's just not fair to keep seeing a few, like the landlord of the Pub and MacDonalds staff having to endlessly clear up after people who make mess especially when they are not always customers or patrons.They damage the environs and reputations of local traders.Not enough is being done to deal with the loitering and slovenly behaviour of a handful of people who simply do not respect anything including themselves.Almost every day I see women dumping soiled pampers around St Pauls park, and the streets around. I have often asked them to use the bin. Every time its a shrug of shoulders and the old chestnut of  "No speak english" - very same people seem to manage English very well when in Morrisons. The other sort who do the same have big mouths are aggresive and clearly short on the rational behaviour gene. Brentford's finest!The amount of van and car drivers that think it is ok to dump half finished MacDonalds out of their cars instead of getting out and putting it in the bin just a few metres away is also awful.Enforcement officers ought to be far more active. If draconian at first it may at least bring these people kicking and screaming no doubt to respect the environment in which they live.Just what are our local councillors doing? They have been very quiet since re-election and this is precisely what they should be doing. Keeping on top of these things.  They do at least live around here so must see all this as well.

Anthony Waller ● 4179d