RESIDENTS who fail to dispose of their bulky waste responsibly could face fines of up to £5,000.
Stockton Borough Council is warning residents of new regulations placing responsibility on householders to ensure they use a reputable and registered waste carrier.
Waste collected by unregistered waste carriers is often fly-tipped.
Free, instant validation checks on waste collectors can be carried out by calling The Environment Agency on (08708) 506506 or online at www.environment-agency. gov.uk/publicregiste
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