Two people have landed hefty court bills of more than £500 after dumped rubbish was found in Cradley.
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Dudley Council officers were called to clear the rubbish on Bassett Road, Cradley.
The rubbish was traced back to the Wagon and Horses pub, Reddal Hill Road, Cradley Heath, and former licensee George John Garbett pleaded guilty at Dudley magistrates to failing to dispose of his waste correctly.
The 69-year-old was given a conditional discharge for 12 months and ordered to pay a contribution to the costs of £200 and a victim surcharge of £15, when he appeared in court on October 17.
Kevin Mallard, aged 26, of Oldnall Road, Halesowen, admitted he was the person paid to take the waste away and also pleaded guilty to not being a registered waste carrier when he appeared before Dudley magistrates yesterday (Tuesday).
He was fined £100, with a contribution towards the costs of £100, £90 compensation and £20 victim surcharge.
Councillor Tracy Wood, cabinet member for environment and culture, said:
“This sends out a clear message that we will not tolerate people who do not dispose of their waste properly. If people are caught, they face a costly visit to the courts, it is much cheaper to do it properly in the first place.
“As part of our Love Your Community campaign we want people to take pride in their borough and that includes keeping it clean and tidy. We hope people will share our pride in the borough and join us in tackling fly-tipping and other issues.”
