GWYNEDD Council Street Enforcement officers have been examining the contents of a large amount of waste that was dumped at the Penygroes recycling bank over the Christmas break.

Images from the scene reveal the scale of the fly-tipping, with dozens of black bags and boxes containing a variety of rubbish.

Christmas wrapping paper, food waste, electrical goods, takeaway cartons, plastic bottles, pizza boxes, and even toys were found among the waste.

Cllr Gareth Griffith, Gwynedd Council Cabinet member for highways and municipal matters, said: “This is such an unnecessary crime as the council’s recycling centre at Caernarfon has been open for an extended period over the festive period. There are prominent no fly-tipping warning signs at the recycling bank site in Penygroes and there is no excuse whatsoever for anyone to ignore these.

“I understand the Street Enforcement Team’s investigations have been positive and that a number of individuals will be hearing from them very soon.”

Cllr Judith Humphreys who represents Penygroes on Gwynedd Council said: “It is disappointing to realise that there has been significant tipping over the Christmas holidays at this recycling point which is important to the community. Hopefully this kind of activity will not happen again and the area will be respected once more.”

Anyone caught fly-tipping in Gwynedd is likely to receive a £400 fixed penalty.

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