REWARDS for people who spot fly tipping will be handed out by Wiltshire council to help combat anti social waste tipping.

Vouchers of £200 are on offer for people who provide evidence of flytipping that leads the council to prosecutions. Flytipping costs Wiltshire Council £180k each year to investigate and clear away.

The new We're Targeting Fly-tippers campaign is set to help the council collect enough evidence to prosecute or penalise offenders.

Cllr Bridget Wayman, cabinet member for waste, said: "We're delighted to launch this campaign and reward our residents for helping us fight this blight on our beautiful county.

"However, while we want residents to provide as much evidence as possible, it's hugely important that people do not try to rummage through or disturb the waste, as this could affect the scene and put people in danger.

"It is also essential that people do not attempt to confront anyone who is fly-tipping or put themselves in danger in any way. We want to reduce fly-tipping, but public safety is our main concern."