The CLA say that almost two thirds of private rural landowners suffer from repeated fly-tipping incidents and are fed up with clearing away other people’s rubbish and paying for the privilege.
Amey/IWC have quietly changed the rules on members of the public taking trailers into the dump. If they're judged as 'too long', they won't let you in after Monday. OnTheWight has asked them 'Why?'
The upcoming restriction on size of trailers allowed at the Isle of Wight's rubbish tips is a subject that has been raised before and will come up again.
Jonathan Dodd returns with his Sunday column and this week explores sociability and maturity and why they set some people apart from others. As always, an interesting Sunday read.
The Indies say that according to the legislation, the waste facilities should be reasonably accessible and open for the deposit of waste at all reasonable times.
When the new waste collection system came into force last week, many said it would result in an increase in fly-tipping - bet no-one had envisaged this!
The Country Land and Business Association is calling on Police & Crime Commissioner candidates in the PCC election to take a stand against rural crime.
Hundreds of Isle of Wight residents are angry with the allocation of 140 litre wheelie bins for their black bag rubbish. They're calling on the council and Amey (the contractor) to rethink their policy.
The Ventnor Wombles continue to do sterling work in keeping the town and it's surrounds clean and clear of litter. Get involved and see how you can help.