Warning as traveller ‘odd job’ men scout town for business

A group of travelling community tradesmen have been knocking on doors around Churchtown and Kew this weekend, prompting warnings to keep your properties safe.

A number of men, all described as Caucasian with a strong Irish accent, have been knocking on the doors of elderly residents in Southport this weekend touting for business.

This includes rubbish removal, jet washing and retiling roofs.

While many residents hire third parties to take away household waste and large bulky items from their properties, most do not know the rules and regulations that cover these types of waste disposal.

There are a number of things you should do to avoid unscrupulous individuals:

– Ensure that the individual or firm is registered with the Environment Agency as an official waste carrier
– Avoid accepting random doorstep collections from individuals or firms
– Keep the name and address and vehicle details of the individual or firm who dispose of your waste
– Ask for a proper invoice or receipt
– Get more than one quote and expect to pay a reasonable fee