Firm fined for fly-tipping in Breckland
It's cost them ÂŁ1000
Last updated 10th Mar 2021
Staff working for a roofing business, who were witnessed fly tipping in a ditch in Breckland, have been given a ÂŁ1000 fixed penalty notice by the district council.
In late 2020 a member of the public witnessed two men using a business van to dump wood, tiles and construction waste into a ditch by farmland on the boundary of Tottington and Thompson, south of Watton.
Breckland Council Enforcement Officers investigated the incident and contacted a business within East Anglia, who specialised in roof repairs, asking for help in identifying the fly tipping culprits who were seen in their branded works vehicle.
The business owner confirmed the vehicle and occupants were his staff members, however was not able to provide sufficient details to the satisfaction of the investigators. During the investigation, the roofing business also confirmed they did not carry a waste licence and declined the opportunity to take part in interviews under caution. As a result of dumping waste illegally and not holding a waste carrier's licence, the business was charged with ÂŁ1000 fixed penalty notice.
Cllr Gordon Bambridge, Executive Member for Environmental and Public Protection at Breckland Council, commented:
"We're grateful to the public for reporting incidents to us and I'm delighted that this investigation has seen us track down the culprits and issue a sizeable fine. I hope it makes this business seriously rethink its waste disposal approach as flytipping is never acceptable and any future incidents could lead to a court appearance and fine of up to ÂŁ50,000."