Thetford fly tipper fined
They repeatedly dumped rubbish
Last updated 12th May 2021
A Thetford resident who admitted to regularly fly tipping waste next to a public bin in Thetford has been fined £600 by Breckland Council.
Reports from local residents that domestic waste was frequently being left by a community litter bin in St Martins Way prompted an investigation by the district council to identify the culprit.
The investigation included house-to-house visits in the area, evidence-gathering from the council's Serco waste crews, and crucial information provided by local residents. The council's Enforcement team were able to identify the culprit quickly and they admitted ignoring anti-flytipping warning posters previously put up by the council.
The local resident was interviewed under caution and admitted to fly tipping in the area by the public bin. Since the enforcement action has taken place the area has seen a reduction in fly tipping in the area.
Cllr Gordon Bambridge, Executive Member for Waste and Environment at Breckland Council, commented:
"Leaving waste next to the bin is just as reckless as any other fly-tipping incident, as it impacts the local community and environment I would therefore like to thank residents for supporting our Enforcement Team in this investigation, which has had a significant impact on reducing fly tipping in their local area.
"From educating people about how to legally dispose of waste to enforcing fly tipping fines, we hope we are sending a clear message that everyone has options in legally disposing of waste, and that fly tipping is simply not acceptable in our community, our market towns or rural hinterlands."