While attending the Oscott Ward Committee (Chaired by Councillor Barbara Dring) A Mrs Byne asked why furniture could not be micro chipped to prevent fly tipping.?
I think this is a good question. While I except furniture may be difficult to mark or microchip I certainly believe many white Goods Washing machines Fridges and so on could be chipped as part of there production or sale.
Fly tipping is a real problem though in many areas of the country and also in some cases because of there scape value some white goods could tempt thieves. By micro chipping these goods and things like TVS this could help with identifying fly tippers and goods taken by thieves.
Other things which could be micro chipped are bikes and more expensive garden equipment.
All sorts of fly tipping may soon be on the increase and this fairly simple measure if supported and introduced by manufactures could help the situation in years to come.
I have asked the Police,Council and (government through the Perry Barr MP) to consider the idea although I doubt they will but well done to Mrs Byrne for stimulating a debate on the subject at our meeting.
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