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To further encourage people away from enviro-crimes like fly-tipping, Charnwood Borough Council is now introducing free bulky waste collection.

The announcement of the free bulky waste collections follows the release of the fly-tipping figures this year; the first three months of 2007 show a reported 553 fly-tips and then a sharp decline between April and June to 380. Significantly, figures halved in June when compared to May.

Neil Greenhalgh, Head of Environmental Services, said:

?We are very pleased that the figures are at their lowest and even happier that we've managed to act on all the reports to really clear-up the Borough. The Street Wardens have been out there speaking to residents about the enviro-crimes and this is one of the key reasons why the figures are so much lower.?

Bulky Waste is defined as anything which cannot fit into a wheelie bin or recycling bag or box e.g. fridges, freezers, washing machines, cookers, sofas and TVs, and from now on the Borough Council will collect three items, a maximum three times a year, for free.

Cllr Mike Preston, Cabinet Member for the Environment, added:

?We've listened to what residents said they wanted their Council tax to pay for and free bulky waste collection was a priority for many. With fly-tipping figures already on the down-turn, this should contribute even further to a greener Borough.?

Anything over three collections will be charged at ?15 (?7.50 for those in receipt of benefits) for every three items/individual pick-up.