£400 bill and criminal record for allowing waste to be fly-tipped
A Wisbech man, who gave rubbish to an associate who fly-tipped it, has now got a criminal record and been ordered to pay £400 in fines and costs.
The man admitted failing to ensure household waste was disposed of correctly and legally at a hearing at Peterborough Magistrates' Court on July 2.
Bags of household waste belonging to the resident were found dumped in Lords Lane, Wisbech, in July last year, the court heard. A Fenland District Council investigation traced the waste back to the Wisbech man who was prosecuted.
Prosecutor Mr Andy Cave said it is the responsibility of every individual householder to ensure that their waste is disposed of correctly, in accordance with the law or by a registered waste disposal service. Fly tipping costs the taxpayer a large amount of money and leaves an eyesore to all those who want to enjoy the countryside, he said.
The defendant received a financial penalty of £400 and now has a criminal conviction on his record.
After the hearing, Cllr Steve Tierney, portfolio holder with responsibility for fly-tipping action, said: "Fenland District Council takes fly-tipping very seriously and will pursue anyone who illegally disposes waste or fails to take reasonable steps to ensure they use a registered waste carrier who will dispose of waste lawfully."
You can take all household waste to your local household recycling centre for free. Fenland District Council also provides a Bulky Waste Collection.
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July 2025
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