Two new cameras have been installed in flytipping hotspots in a bid to catch those committing the offence red-handed.
The new CCTV and ANPR cameras were installed last week and have been tracking flytipping activity at the Tamar Way clothing recycling banks and Hampshire Avenue / Waverley Road service road.
These are in addition to a camera at Everett’s Corner car park in Cippenham, which has already caught dozens of offenders who have been fined.
Flytipping is a criminal offence, and leaving items beside a full clothing recycling bank is classed as flytipping. If the bank is full, please take the items home, try another recycling bank, or take them to the Chalvey household waste and recycling centre.
Each fixed penalty notice (FPN) is a fine of £1,000, reduced to £500 if paid within 10 days.
If someone gives their rubbish to someone else and that person flytips it, both can be issued a FPN – even if the first person didn’t know their rubbish would be flytipped. Known as a duty of care fine, it costs £600, reduced to £400 if paid within 10 days.
Councillor Ejaz Ahmed, lead member for public protection, said: “Flytipping is something which affects the whole community. It makes our streets look messy and uncared for.
“We urge people to dispose of their waste legally, and if they employ anyone to dispose of it for them, check they have a waste carrier’s licence.
“It’s not worth the risk of receiving a fine or the shame of your photo being shared in our quest for information if you’re caught on camera. We will not stop in our efforts to reduce the amount of flytipping in our town.”
Cllr Gurcharan S Manku, lead member for environmental services, said: "We clear flytipping every single day and this means spending taxpayers’ money on clearing up waste from thoughtless people who just dumped it. There are plenty of legal routes for disposal.
"It's time for people to take personal responsibility and not expect others to clear up after them."
Flytipping, which the council is investigating, is being clearly marked with stickers and tape so residents can be reassured officers are both aware of and dealing with it.
The cameras will be moved from hotspot to hotspot to catch flytippers in the act and provide much-needed evidence on who is to blame.
Report flytipping, and any details on offenders, via the online form or email _Tipoff@slough.gov.uk
Bulky waste collections can be arranged, for a fee, if you are unable to transport larger items.