A Bridlington resident has been fined by magistrates for dumping waste.
For fly-tipping, Stephanie Myers of Gypsey Road, Bridlington, was ordered to pay a total of £369.26.
The case was brought by East Riding of Yorkshire Council and took place at Beverley Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 1 November.
Household waste including a large sofa, a television and cardboard were found piled up on a path outside a house in Gypsey Road, Bridlington, by streetscene enforcement officers from the council on January 12 this year.
The incident was captured on CCTV cameras.
Myers pleaded guilty to the illegal depositing of waste at the site.
She was fined £120 and was ordered to pay £201.26 costs and a £48 victim surcharge.
Residents in the East Riding are reminded that they are responsible for disposing of their own waste properly and legally by using household bins or taking larger items of waste to local household waste recycling sites.
For larger loads people can use the council’s own bulky waste collection service or hire a licensed waste carrier to take the rubbish away.
Carl Skelton, the council’s acting director of streetscene services, said: “These people could have easily disposed of these items using the proper disposal schemes already in place, but instead they decided to fly-tip them, and ended up in court.
“We will continue to investigate every incident reported to us and always take action when we can.”
Anyone caught fly-tipping could be ordered to pay a £400 fixed penalty notice or the case could be taken to court, where they face an unlimited fine or even imprisonment.
Fly-tipping information:
Residents can report any fly-tipping or suspicious activity to the council on 01482 393939, or online at: www.eastriding.gov.uk/fly-tipping
People are asked not to touch any fly-tipped waste or approach anyone they see fly-tipping. For guidance on how to check if a person is a licensed registered waste carrier visit the council’s website www.eastriding.gov.uk/fly-tipping To find your nearest household waste recycling site visit the council’s website www.eastriding.gov.uk/recycling
SCRAP CODE
Residents are urged to follow the council’s SCRAP Code and make the following checks when hiring anyone to take away their rubbish:
Suspect – Beware of rogue waste carriers. Reputable companies don’t usually make direct approaches or cold call. If in any doubt as to whether someone is legitimate, don’t allow them to take your waste.
Check – Ask to see their waste carrier registration details and verify them by checking the online register at: https://environment.data.gov.uk/public-register or by calling the Environment Agency on 03708 506 506. Note down the registration number of the vehicle they use.
Refuse – Refuse unsolicited offers to have any rubbish taken away. Always carry out your own research and choose who you wish to approach.
Ask – Always ask what’s going to happen to your rubbish and seek evidence that it is going to be disposed of appropriately. A legitimate, professional waste carrier who wants your business should not object to being asked reasonable questions.
Paperwork – Make sure you get a proper receipt containing the written information for your waste and the person’s details. This should include what has been removed and where it will be going.
