Westbury resident fined £1,000 for fly-tipping caught on camera
Council uses enforcement camera footage to issue penalty
A Westbury resident has been issued with a £1,000 fixed penalty notice after being captured on camera fly-tipping garden waste in the Warminster area.
Wiltshire Council Environmental Enforcement officers began their investigation following footage from a remote enforcement camera showing the individual's vehicle briefly stopping and subsequently leaving behind a significant amount of green waste.
When interviewed under caution, the person denied involvement and could not explain the appearance of the waste immediately following their vehicle's departure.
Based on the camera evidence, enforcement officers issued a £1,000 fixed penalty notice, the maximum allowed for fly-tipping offences by local authorities.
As fixed penalty notices do not equate to court convictions, the individual’s identity remains protected.
Cllr Ian Thorn, Leader of Wiltshire Council, commented on the matter.
Thorn said, "Fly-tipping is a reckless and damaging act that shows complete disregard for our environment."
He emphasised how camera operations enable the council to gather robust evidence and take action against illegal waste dumping.
Wiltshire Council has significantly invested in enforcement technology to quickly identify offenders and hold them accountable.
Thorn added, "We will continue to make full use of our cameras, investigations, and community intelligence to protect Wiltshire's landscapes."
The council encourages legal disposal methods for waste, including green waste, and urges prevention of fly-tipping in the countryside.
For more information on Wiltshire Council’s efforts against fly-tipping or to report an incident, visit www.wiltshire.gov.uk/fly-tipping.