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....and it will now be on show before being crushed.
A vehicle used in a fly-tipping offence is set to be put on public display outside County Hall in Trowbridge before being crushed, in a clear and highly visible warning to anyone considering dumping waste illegally in Wiltshire.
Wiltshire Council’s Environmental Enforcement officers launched an investigation after waste was discovered illegally dumped in Bulford on 11 May. The waste, which consisted of plastic pipes, was thrown on a public right of way and the incident was captured on the council’s CCTV cameras.
Following a review of the footage, officers identified the vehicle involved and worked with Wiltshire Police to take swift action and seize the vehicle.
The person responsible for the fly-tip was interviewed under caution and issued with a £1,000 fixed penalty notice (FPN).
Crucially, the driver has failed to provide proof of ownership of the seized vehicle within the required 15-day period and has indicated they have no documentation. As a result, the vehicle has now been forfeited and will be destroyed in line with legal procedures.
Before it is crushed, however, the seized vehicle will be on display outside County Hall in Trowbridge on Thursday 25 June – ensuring the public can clearly see the real-world consequences of fly-tipping.
The display aims to act as a powerful deterrent, highlighting that offenders risk not only fines but also the permanent loss of their vehicles.
The council has significantly increased its covert and overt CCTV capability across the county to deter, detect and take enforcement action against fly-tipping and other environmental crimes. Due to the sensitive nature of these cameras, their locations are not disclosed.