DULOCH Tesco's recycling point will be "policed on a daily basis" after NOT ONE Fixed Penalty Notices was issued over the past year.

It has been plagued in the past by users dumping their waste at the site after the recycling bins filled up.

Fife Council has installed new signage to deter people from leaving bags of rubbish and used goods on the ground and CCTV is in place.

Dunfermline South councillor James Calder doesn't believe the signs and CCTV are a big enough deterrent to people.

He stated: "While I understand that council staff have been unable to investigate to the same level as usual, I am concerned that not a single fine has been issued in the last year at the Duloch Tesco recycling point for fly-tipping.

“We all know that fly-tipping is a big problem there and many residents will be frustrated that nobody has been punished for this recently. My worry is even with the CCTV installed, there is a lack of a deterrent for this anti-social behaviour.

“I am pleased that after I raised this with council staff they are going to put up additional signage at the area.

"I am keen that we also look at more to tackle the fly-tipping here including using more deterrence such as fines as people will be rightly frustrated that a lot of money has been spent on installing CCTV without it being fully used."

Cllr Ross Vettraino, convener of the environment and protective services sub-committee, responded by stating that the coronavirus pandemic had hit the council hard and other aspects of recycling and waste management.

He said: "New signage has now been delivered for this area that will discourage people from leaving items outwith the bins. The site will also be policed on a daily basis.

"Everyone is responsible for their own waste and must dispose of their rubbish responsibly.

"There's no excuse for fly-tipping, which is a blatant disregard of the law and of the outdoor environment. No-one wants to see rubbish dumped and it has a direct impact on the condition of Fife’s roads, parks, wildlife and communities.

"There have been fewer Fixed Penalty Notices issued over the last year, because of the pandemic, which has limited the council’s ability to police and investigate illegal dumping. Instead, resources have concentrated on the prompt uplift and removal of illegally-dumped waste.

"As restrictions ease, however, action against those who continue to break the law will increase.

"The council’s network of recycling centres, which is among the very best in the country, is open and everyone is urged to make use of these facilities and dispose of all waste responsibly. Please check that anyone that you have engaged to take your waste away is properly registered to do so. Businesses have a legal duty to dispose of their waste responsibly.

"Help keep Fife a great place to live, work and visit. Report flytipping by filling out the form at www.fife.gov.uk/flytipping and we'll take the appropriate action."