I am writing in response to the story Recycle Your Waste Or Face Fine Of £1,000 (News Shopper, April 19).
I totally agree residents should be encouraged to recycle as much of their rubbish as possible.
However, don't make it a crime if they do not.
If anyone watched the programme about rubbish on Channel 4 last month, they would have seen there are so-called waste contractors and other dodgy operators who are getting away with flytipping on a massive scale and even setting up illegal dumps and incinerators.
Let's get things in perspective. Target these major criminals, not forgetful householders.
Michael Waitimas Beckenham
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