Surveillance cameras have been set up near 15 bring-in sites around Malta and Gozo to ensure that people who misuse the facilities are caught and fined.

The cameras are a MEPA initiative in partnership with Aurelia Asset Protection Ltd.

The number plates of every car which drives up to the bring-in sites are noted of so that if an individual is caught doing something illegal, evidence can be produced and a fine is issued.

“Bring-in sites have become very popular, but some people abuse by dumping various kinds of waste, including bulky items and animal carcasses near them. This is illegal, and those caught misusing the sites will now be fined through the monitoring system,” said Matthew Formosa a spokesman for Aurelia." (video above)

"Fines are issued straight away, unless there is some reason to believe that the contravention was unintentional, such as if separated waste is left next to the skips because they were already full up. If this is the case, the individuals concerned are contacted and told that if the skips are full up they should return later.

(Full story in The Times tomorrow)