Over the past few months, we’ve been contacted by various businesses who are dealing with the impact of fly-tipping at their premises. Some of these businesses had existing CCTV systems in need of an upgrade, and others had no security measures in place.
Either way, having to deal with piles of rubbish dumped in their car park, or around their premises on a regular basis was becoming problematic.
There are many challenges for businesses associated with fly-tipping, and a recent report by waste management company BKP shows the cost to landowners for the disposal of illegal waste is between £86 m – £186 m every year.
Furthermore, a recent article in the Daily Echo highlights the issue and how it’s being dealt with.
When it comes to the businesses most impacted, in our experience they are:
- Farms
- Industrial Units
- Abandoned factories
- Office blocks with large car parks (normally without CCTV in place)
- Businesses in rural locations
How Can CCTV Reduce the Impact of Fly-Tipping
If you want to catch people in the act, an investment in CCTV is a wise choice.
In fact, unless you have a security team patrolling every inch of your premises, inside and out, every minute of the day, CCTV really is the only choice.
There a range of CCTV solutions we recommend to help deal with fly-tipping:
These include:
- HD & IP CCTV
- CCTV monitoring
- ANPR camera systems
HD & IP Commercial CCTV Systems – Monitored Internally
Sharp CCTV footage and crystal clear images are what is required to catch and apprehend fly-tippers.
Dependent on your current IT infrastructure, a robust HD or IP CCTV system will provide quality footage, and act as a visual deterrent to fly-tippers.
To find out more about these systems, visit our page dedicated to HD CCTV and IP CCTV systems.
CCTV Monitoring
If you are looking for 24/7 security for your premises or site, we would recommend a robust CCTV monitoring system.
With remote CCTV monitoring, you can have your security cameras monitored 24/7 by a team of security professionals.
Sensors or infrared beams are deployed to the cameras, and if triggered your remote security team is notified.
Upon viewing the footage, if a security threat is spotted, the keyholder or authorities are notified to help apprehend the intruder.
ANPR Systems
For sites that are at risk of regular flytipping, an ANPR system is an effective security system to deploy.
These cameras capture a vehicle number plate, which gets fed to a database.
This information can then be passed to the authorities, along with the CCTV footage to help catch the culprits.
You can find out more about these systems by visiting our page dedicated to ANPR systems.
CCTV Installation: Helping a Hampshire Based Business Deal with Fly-Tipping
This business came to us with a desire to upgrade their old existing CCTV system, They required an improved system, higher definition cameras, and more.
One of the current security issues they’re having to deal with is flytipping, which has become more commonplace during the pandemic.
With the new CCTV system in place, if someone uses their car park as a rubbish dump, the higher-spec cameras, which provide sharper footage will help to apprehend those responsible.
What CCTV system did we use?
For this project the CCTV system we installed comprised of :
- Eight-channel hybrid digital video recorder (DVR) c/w 2TB HDD mounted in the ground floor cupboard in place of the existing DVR, to be wall mounted
- Three external 5MP varifocal (2.7-13.5mm) turret cameras in place of the existing 3 cameras
- One external 2MP varifocal (5-50mm) bullet camera to be fitted to the front gable end.
- One 21 inch monitor to be fitted to the reception desk, including a long mouse for DVR control
- Setup of remote viewing of CCTV via smartphones and tablets
The outcome?
The new system is in place, and the customer is delighted with the image quality and overall system.
ANPR Camera System Installation: Helping an Oxfordshire Based Farm Deal with Fly-Tipping
What CCTV system did we use?
For this project the CCTV and ANPR camera system we installed comprised of :
- A 16 channel network video recorder (NVR)
- A 21″ HD Monitor with Wall Bracket to be installed in the loft adjacent to the recorder
- Ten External 4MP IP turret cameras
- One ANPR Camera to be installed on timber post at the entrance gate
- An 8 port POE network switch to be installed in the loft space in the new build
- Setup of remote viewing of CCTV via smartphones / tablets
The outcome?
The new system is in place, and the customer is delighted with the image quality and overall system.
Number plates are being captured recorded in the database.
Looking for a CCTV System to Protect Your Business and Deter Criminals?
Here at Safeguard Systems, we design and install a range of security camera systems for businesses.
If you’d like to find out more, visit our CCTV systems page or give us a call today on 0800 689 1835
