People thinking of fly-tipping in Monmouthshire are being warned that their efforts to spoil the county’s beauty won’t go unpunished.
The council has pointed to a recent case (13th October, 2011) where a Blaenavon resident, Mr D Austin, 29, of Castle Street, was successfully prosecuted at Newport Magistrates Court for dumping household refuse on Pwll Du mountainside.
Evidence was found amongst the refuse by a police officer working in association with the Forgotten Landscapes project, which led to Mr Austin being identified.
David Jones, Monmouthshire County Council’s Head of Public Health & Culture, said:
“This is an example of the enforcement agencies working effectively together. In this instance the police passed the evidence gathered to colleagues in the council’s environmental health department who progressed the prosecution.
“The fine of £140 plus £350 costs, clearly demonstrates that fly tipping is a serious offence and we will prosecute such cases wherever possible.
“The message is clear, we must all respect our communities and ensure that our waste is properly disposed of.“
