Dumping rubbish at a Newtown community recycling site has cost an Abermule man £200.
Powys County Council’s Waste Awareness and Enforcement Team has issued three separate fixed penalty notices after investigating fly-tipping incidents that took place at community recycling sites in the county, including the Back Lane car park in Newtown.
Car parts, tarpaulins, toys and clothing were found dumped at the site at Back Lane car park in Newtown.
The incident was investigated by the council’s Waste Awareness and Enforcement Team. During their investigation, the team found evidence linking the dumped waste to the offender.
The offender from Abermule, who has not been named, was issued with a £400 fixed penalty notice. He accepted the fixed penalty notice and paid £200 as an early repayment option. This is available if the fine is paid within 14 days.
Cllr Phyl Davies, Cabinet Member for Recycling and Waste, said: “We want to make Powys a welcoming place for our residents and visitors and this starts by having a clean environment.
“The majority of residents and businesses already recycling and dispose of their waste in the correct way. However, there are those who blight our communities with their selfish actions by fly-tipping their waste.
“We need to reinforce the message that fly-tipping is a criminal offence that harms the environment and costs taxpayers’ money when it has to be cleared up. We will clamp down on those who dispose of their waste illegally by stepping up our enforcement activities.
“We hope this will act as a warning to show that we will investigate this anti-social behaviour and take the appropriate enforcement action.”
Photo: The fly-tipping at the Back Lane car park in Newtown
