Fly-tipper fined £300 in Thetford
They didn't think it was worth going to the tip
Last updated 18th May 2021
A fly tipper who thought taking rubbish to the local recycling centre wasn't "worth the trip" has been fined £300 after instead deciding to fly tip the waste by a garage block in Thetford.
An investigation carried out by Breckland Council's Enforcement Officers, with support by Serco waste collection colleagues, found evidence in the fly tip that linked to a local resident. Although they had moved to a new house since the waste had been fly tipped, council officers were able to track down the culprit who confirmed they were responsible for some of the items in what had become a large fly tip made by multiple fly tippers.
When asked by officers why they didn't use the local recycling centre, which was just one mile from their home, the culprit stated 'it didn't seem worth the journey'.
Cllr Gordon Bambridge, Executive Member for Waste and Environment at Breckland Council, commented:
"If anyone needs to dispose of household waste, then there are countless legal options available, however fly tipping is never acceptable. I hope this case sends a clear message that fly tipping is simply not ok and we will take action."