Newport City Council has successfully prosecuted a man for fly-tipping in the city.
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- Council: Newport City Council
- Fine: £1,000
- Costs: £792.56
- Total: £1,792.56
Damion Dale of 38 Burnham Avenue, Llanrummney, Cardiff appeared at Cwmbran Magistrates on 28 April 2014.
In September 2013, the council received information about fly-tipped household and construction waste in Llanwern Village.
Investigations led to a Cardiff resident who was interviewed in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. Under caution the resident provided the details of Mr Dale as the contracted person who carried out the clearance work.
Mr Dale was asked to attend council offices on several occasions but failed to attend. The matter was then referred to the court.
Mr Dale was prosecuted under section 33 of the 1990 Environmental Protection Act. He pleaded guilty, was fined £1,000 and ordered to pay costs of £792.56 and a £100 victim surcharge.
Councillor Ken Critchley, cabinet member for infrastructure, said: “We take the issue of fly-tipping very seriously. I hope this prosecution sends a clear message to people – make sure you dispose of waste legally and responsibly and always use a registered waste carrier.
“If you are unsure about what to do with your waste please call the council or visit our website for advice.”
