New plans to tackle fly-tipping have been welcomed by Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan.
The proposals include tougher penalties for illegal dumping and advanced background checks to help stop rogue waste operators.
Morgan says the reforms will tighten the net on waste criminals in Portsmouth.
Commenting, Stephen Morgan, MP for Portsmouth South, said: “Through these reforms, this Government is taking major steps towards making Portsmouth, along with other cities, cleaner whilst reducing the amount of rogue operators.
“Portsmouth deserves clean streets, fairness and justice regarding illegally dumped waste. Local people will know that in recent years our city has experienced an unfortunate rise in illegal waste dumping.
“This Government is aware that this does not end here and therefore will continue to take action to clamp down on illegal dumping of waste in Portsmouth, and the rest of the country.”
Waste Minister Mary Creagh said: “Waste criminals have abused the system for too long, blighting our countryside and cities alike.
“Through our Waste Crime Action Plan, we’re introducing rigorous background checks for waste traders, shutting down corrupt operators and kicking them out of the industry for good.
“This is just one measure we’re introducing to stamp out waste crime, with law breakers now facing up to five years behind bars thanks to tougher penalties.”
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