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A Westbury resident has been issued with a £1,000 fixed penalty notice (FPN) after being caught on camera fly-tipping garden waste.
Wiltshire Council Environmental Enforcement officers launched an investigation after the incident was captured on a remote enforcement camera in the Warminster area. The footage showed the individual’s vehicle stopping briefly before driving away, leaving a large quantity of green waste behind.
When interviewed under caution, the person denied any involvement and was unable to explain how the waste had appeared immediately after their vehicle left the location. After assessing the evidence, officers proceeded to issue a £1,000 FPN - currently the maximum amount a local authority is permitted to issue for fly-tipping offences. As FPNs are not court convictions, the offender cannot be named.
Cllr Ian Thorn, Leader of Wiltshire Council, said: “Fly-tipping is a reckless and damaging act that shows complete disregard for our environment and for those who value and respect the landscapes we are all responsible for. This case is another clear example of how our camera operations enable us to gather strong evidence and take decisive action against those who dump waste illegally.
“We have invested heavily in new technology and enforcement capability so we can respond quickly, identify offenders, and ensure they face the consequences of their actions. There is no excuse for fly-tipping waste, including green waste, in the countryside when there are simple, legal and accessible ways to dispose of it properly.
“We will continue to make full use of our cameras, investigations and community intelligence to protect Wiltshire’s landscapes and hold fly-tippers to account.”