CCTV captures Luton man fly-tipping in Flamstead

William Witney, of Halfmoon Lane, Luton, was captured on a mobile enforcement camera depositing builder type waste, the deposit had to be cleared at the council's expense.

Following further investigation by the Environmental Enforcement Team, the council brought a prosecution against Mr Witney for the offence which was heard at St Albans Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, February 12.

Mr Witney pleaded guilty and was fined £640, he was also ordered to pay the council’s costs of £848.28 and a victim surcharge of £64.

Cllr Alan Anderson, portfolio holder for environmental services, said: “We need people to understand that their waste is their responsibility.

"Anyone offering to take it away has to be registered to carry waste, or it could end up fly-tipped, and you could be prosecuted for failing to take reasonable steps to prevent it.

"If you see fly-tipping, please report it via our online reporting tool by visiting www.dacorum.gov.uk/flytipping."