MYTH BUSTING

 Illegal traders may seem like a cheap and easy way to get rid of waste, however if this waste is fly-tipped, you share the responsibility and could face a fine.

 It is a tenant’s responsibility to check that a waste carrier is properly licensed. You can check if a waste carrier is licenced via naturalresources.wales/permits-andpermissions/scrap-metal-dealers-publicregister

 Public bins are not the answer to dispose of your additional waste. Leaving items next to public bins is classed as fly-tipping and these items may not be collected - you may also get a fine.

 You can report the overflowing bins to your local council: gov.uk/find-local-council

 22 million pieces of furniture are thrown out in the UK per year and fewer than 1 in 10 people take steps to repair. Local repair cafes are venues in which provide you with both the tools and knowledge to help repair items. Find your local repair café here: repaircafewales.org/venues