On Friday 25 January at Redhill Magistrates’ Court, Alexander Berry, of Anderson House, Tooting SW17 0HL, pleaded guilty to failing in his duty of care, passing waste to someone not authorised to take it and without the appropriate paperwork, with the result the waste was flytipped. He was fined £750, costs of £650 and has to pay £15 to the victim support fund.
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On 9 May 2012, a local resident reported flytipping at the New England Trading Estate, Holland Road, Hurst Green. The waste included paint cans and materials associated with commercial decorating. Two invoices were found with the waste, relating to painting materials and these were traced back to a company which shared an account with Alexander Berry. The Council’s was able to link the invoice numbers to Mr Berry.
Alexander Berry attended an interview under caution on 28 June 2012 and was asked to produce waste transfer documents relating to his company. None were produced despite a further request.
Councillor Tony Elias, Chairman of the Community Services Committee, said: “Anyone disposing of waste must have a waste carriers licence. If they don’t and the rubbish ends up being flytipped the householder or business could be liable and even fined for not passing the waste on to an authorised person. We prosecute to deter others and to recover some of our costs.”
To check someone has a licence, contact the Environment Agency on 08708 506 506 and ask for a Waste Carrier Validation Check, or visit Environment Agency.
A reward of up to £500 is offered by the Council to anyone who provides information which leads to a successful prosecution for fly tipping. Call 01883 722000 or e-mail [email protected].
