Caught on Camera: Fly tippers prosecuted and fined
Two individuals have been prosecuted and fined for fly-tipping in Kirklees.
Our CCTV cameras on Grange Road in Batley recorded three separate fly-tipping incidents involving a Peugeot Bipper van between October and November 2024.
The waste, which was illegally dumped near industrial units on Grange Road, included soil, timber, floor tiles, suitcases and general household waste.
Our Greenspace Action Team traced the van to an address in Ossett and subsequently carried out a successful prosecution against two individuals.
Lee Rose, (DOB 22/8/1997), of 64 Ascot Terrace, Leeds, pleaded guilty to three offences of fly tipping (Contravention of Sec 33 Environmental Protection Act 1990) and was fined a total of £1611.75 ( £320 fine plus Victim Surcharge of £128 and clearance and legal costs of £1163.750).
James Hornshaw, (DOB 30/11/1985), 2 Headlands Avenue, Ossett, Wakefield, who assisted with the offence, pleaded guilty to one offence of fly tipping (Contravention of Sec 33 Environmental Protection Act 1990). He was fined £748 (£200 fine, Victim Surcharge of £80 and clearance and legal costs of £486).
Councillor Munir Ahmed, Cabinet Member for Environment and Highways said:
“I hope this prosecution sends a clear message that Kirklees Council will not tolerate individuals fly-tipping in our borough. Our Greenspace Action Team is dedicated to identifying and holding accountable those who tarnish our villages and towns with illegally dumped waste. This not only looks terrible but also harms wildlife and the environment. We are committed to tackling this issue and encourage residents to support us by only hiring registered waste carriers, requesting a Waste Transfer Certificate, using our Household Waste Recycling Centres to dispose of waste legally, and reporting fly-tipping through our dedicated webpage.”
Locations and opening hours of Kirklees Household Waste Recycling Centres