Slough Borough Council has increased its enforcement capability against illegal waste dumping by installing six new mobile CCTV cameras across the town. The units, deployed at the end of July, join three existing cameras already used to identify offenders, taking the total number in operation to nine.
How the scheme works
The council says the cameras are mobile and can be moved between known fly‑tipping hotspots as required. Officials report that footage captured since the initiative began a year ago has been instrumental in tracing a range of offenders — from local residents abandoning household items beside bins to unlicensed waste operators who accept payment for collections but then dispose of the rubbish illegally.
“Unfortunately there is still a minority of people who continue to dump their rubbish and expect their neighbours to foot the bill for the clean-up through their council tax. Fly‑tipping is wrong and we will continue to use all means to find and fine those who make our town a mess.”
The comment was made by Councillor Zafar Satti, the council's lead member for public protection.
Practical guidance for residents
The council has reiterated alternatives for handling household waste and larger items to avoid illegal dumping. Officials point residents towards the household waste and recycling centre in Chalvey, which accepts most domestic waste free of charge. For larger removals, the council advises using licensed waste carriers.
Anyone who witnesses fly‑tipping or has information that could help enforcement is asked to report it by emailing: Flytip@slough.gov.uk.
- Six new mobile CCTV cameras installed at the end of July.
- Three cameras were already in use, bringing the total to nine.
- Cameras target both resident dumping and rogue waste operators.
Quick reference
| Item | Number |
|---|---|
| Existing CCTV units (before July) | 3 |
| New mobile units installed | 6 |
| Total now in operation | 9 |
The move forms part of a broader effort by the council to protect local neighbourhoods from the environmental and financial impact of fly‑tipping. By combining targeted surveillance with public information about legitimate disposal options, the authority aims to reduce incidents and hold offenders to account.
Further updates on enforcement activity and any resulting prosecutions are expected from the council as investigations progress.
