Noisy scrap metal collectors warned by police
Derbyshire Police and Derby City Council have put out a joint warning to scrap metal collectors.
Officers have received complaints from residents that some collectors have been using loud hailers, causing a noise nuisance, or taking metal items without permission.
It’s illegal to use loud hailers for advertising entertainment, trade or business.
PC Russell Davey said: "We acknowledge that the majority of collectors operate respectfully and within the law, however, it has become necessary to remind all operators of the law around noise and that they must make sure they only take items that are intended for them.
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“We are working in conjunction with Derby City Council’s environmental protection team and we will, in certain circumstances, consider prosecuting those who use or permit the use of any loud speaker where it can be shown to be causing annoyance to residents.
“We are in the process of serving warning notices to scrap metal collectors and it is hoped that they will take heed. Those that choose to ignore the advice offered will be dealt with accordingly.”
Councillor Hardyal Dhindsa, Derby City Council’s cabinet member for planning, environment and public protection, added: “We will continue to work closely with Derbyshire Police to ensure residents are not disturbed by the use of loud hailers and if necessary, we will use the power of the law to stop scrap metal dealers using loud hailers in residential areas.”
Comments
by mattcruse
Thursday, August 23 2012, 3:55PM
“I thought he was just looking for brian....”
by Four_Canal
Sunday, August 19 2012, 2:23PM
“SCRAP IROOOooo...oooOOON!”
by Four_Canal
Sunday, August 19 2012, 2:23PM
“SCRAP IROOOooo...oooOOON!”
by Four_Canal
Sunday, August 19 2012, 2:22PM
“SCRAP IROOOooo...oooOOON!”
by JediMaster82
Sunday, August 19 2012, 1:39PM
“Well they've not paid any attention. Heard them twice since I read this article.”
by DoctorDeaf
Friday, August 17 2012, 6:12PM
“Btw. I mean a "door to door" type collection, not Raynesway...”
by DoctorDeaf
Friday, August 17 2012, 6:11PM
“Does the Council, or any other official body, offer metal recycling? With metal prices being so high I'd have thought it'd lucrative to do so.”
by DerbyBorn
Friday, August 17 2012, 5:44PM
“Can people be sure that stuff of no scrap value is not being fly-tipped? I can't believe that it will all be handled properly without causung problems for my fellow citizens so I will continue to drive to the tip on the rare occassion that I can't get an item into the wheely bin. (I have maanged a tailgate and a dishwasher! Great fun - it took several weeks but was quite satisfying!)”
by JediMaster82
Friday, August 17 2012, 5:29PM
“Yeah, the bad bugler is on tape/cd now but still on a loudhailer. There's that guy then for the first time this week I heard another playing "Any old iron, any old iron, any any any old iron?...." through a loudhailer. It's a nuisance particularly if I'm on nights.”
by dianae
Friday, August 17 2012, 4:58PM
“I thought he'd recorded the bad bugle to put it out on loudhailers - do these guys have licence? will they dispose of stuff legitimately or just strip out anything valuable and flytip rest?”