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As a householder, make sure that trades people taking away your rubbish follow the waste rules.

The law now states that if you have any of your rubbish removed and it ends up being fly tipped, you could be held responsible and fined. When dealing with waste removal services or trade people like plumbers, builders or gardeners, always ask them for a valid waste carriers licence.

If you want to dispose of the rubbish yourself take it to your local household waste recycling centre www.kent.gov.uk/recycleforkent

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF

1. Ask the waste removal service / tradesperson for their waste carrier licence number.

2. Check their waste carrier licence number or their company name by visiting:

* the Clean Kent website www.cleankent.com  and following the link to the Environment Agency or call:
* The Environment Agency on 0870 850 6506 or visit:
* www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk  for details of businesses vetted and approved by Trading Standards

3. Please keep a note of all the information that you receive from the contractor and a receipt for any work done. If they are not registered don't use them. Inform Clean Kent of the trader immediately by calling 0845 345 0210.

Do remember if you see someone fly tipping call Clean Kent on 0845 345 0210. All calls are confidential.