Two people fined after secret camera catches them dubbing rubbish at Cornish layby
The camera was installed by Cornwall Council after they received multiple complaints from residents about persistent fly-tipping in a rural lane
Two people have been fined after a covert camera recorded them dumping rubbish in a Cornish layby.
The camera was installed by Cornwall Council’s Community Protection team after they received multiple complaints from residents about persistent fly-tipping in a rural lane near Mevagissey.
Cornwall Council say while the camera was in operation, two incidents were recorded.
The individuals responsible were traced via their vehicles and admitted the offences.
In the first incident, in August, a man threw a box of broken eggs and other items that were covered in egg goo into the layby.
He received a £250 Fixed Penalty Notice for littering.
In the second incident, in October, another man dumped several black bags, which Cornwall Council say were later confirmed to contain garden waste.
The man admitted dumping waste on two separate occasions and received a £500 Fixed Penalty Notice for fly-tipping.
A spokesperson for Cornwall Council said: "In 2025, Cornwall Council’s Community Protection team has carried out surveillance in areas that have been identified as fly-tipping hotspots.
"Before cameras are installed, all proposed surveillance operations must be reviewed and signed off by a magistrate.
"Fly‑tipping is a serious offence and carries tough penalties.
"Offenders can face Fixed Penalty Notices of up to £1,000 for large‑scale or hazardous dumping and £500 for smaller incidents."
Councillor Thalia Marrington, Cabinet member with responsibility for Community Safety and Public Protection, said: “There is no excuse for dumping rubbish.
“Fly-tipping and littering blights our landscape and costs Cornish taxpayers hundreds of thousands of pounds to clear up each year.
“Where we have evidence of these offences, we will investigate and take action against those responsible.”