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Woman fined almost £2,000 for fly-tipping in Bromley | |
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Construction waste as well as household items were part of the rubbish dumped near Oaklands Lane in Biggin Hill | Construction waste as well as household items were part of the rubbish dumped near Oaklands Lane in Biggin Hill |
A woman from west London has been fined almost £2,000 after dumped waste was found 20 miles (32km) away in Biggin Hill, south-east London. | A woman from west London has been fined almost £2,000 after dumped waste was found 20 miles (32km) away in Biggin Hill, south-east London. |
The rubbish was discovered by Bromley Council officers in May and included a cardboard box with an address to a resident from Westbourne Park. | The rubbish was discovered by Bromley Council officers in May and included a cardboard box with an address to a resident from Westbourne Park. |
Laura Estrada, of Great Western Road, did not respond to legal notices and was found guilty in her absence at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on 8 October. | Laura Estrada, of Great Western Road, did not respond to legal notices and was found guilty in her absence at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on 8 October. |
She was fined £1,000 for not providing officers with the requested information, a victim surcharge of £440 and a prosecution cost of £423. | She was fined £1,000 for not providing officers with the requested information, a victim surcharge of £440 and a prosecution cost of £423. |
Construction waste and various household items were found scattered among the litter which blocked a path leading to a plot on Oaklands Lane. | Construction waste and various household items were found scattered among the litter which blocked a path leading to a plot on Oaklands Lane. |
Councillor Angela Page, executive councillor for public protection and enforcement, said: “We are tackling the menace of fly-tipping, with the support of residents. | Councillor Angela Page, executive councillor for public protection and enforcement, said: “We are tackling the menace of fly-tipping, with the support of residents. |
"What may not be known is that as well as clearing reports of dumped rubbish, we also investigate who may have been responsible. | "What may not be known is that as well as clearing reports of dumped rubbish, we also investigate who may have been responsible. |
"This example is also a timely reminder to always make checks when asking someone else to dispose of waste on your behalf." | "This example is also a timely reminder to always make checks when asking someone else to dispose of waste on your behalf." |
The council advised that residents can dispose of bulky waste items at a reuse and recycling centre or book waste collections through the council website. | The council advised that residents can dispose of bulky waste items at a reuse and recycling centre or book waste collections through the council website. |
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