Fly-tipper who dumped broken furniture outside allotments traced by address left in rubbish
A fly-tipper who dumped broken furniture and wooden boards outside allotments in Birmingham has been ordered to pay £1,691 by a court.
Robert Casserley, from New Oscott, was prosecuted by Birmingham City Council for three offences under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
It was related to an incident on January 28 last year where waste was dumped at the entrance to Walsall Road Allotments situated in Perry Barr.
A security camera had captured a man attending the scene before the waste was found, with his vehicle being identified as a Vauxhall Vivaro.
Broken furniture, plastic sheeting, wooden boards and a builder's sized-sack containing various items were found – along with details of an address.
The documents were traced back to Rivington Crescent, where Casserley lived, and a Vauxhall Vivaro was spotted and seen by council investigators.
He was identified as the registered keeper – and owner and user of the van – and was sent two "Demand for Information" notices by the council.
It requested details of the person in control of and driving the van and despite it being a legal request, he did not supply the requested information.
Casserley was also asked to provide copies of his commercial waste transfer notes and details of his waste disposal practices by the council.
The 41-year-old only responded to provide details of what he claimed he did with his waste but did not provide any waste transfer notes.
At Birmingham Magistrates' Court on Thursday Casserley, of Rivington Crescent in New Oscott, said he had pulled up to urinate and dropped some bags on top of rubbish that was already in the location. He said it was a one-off mistake.
Despite his mitigation, in addition to a £833 fine he was ordered to pay £775 towards the council’s costs and an £83 victim surcharge.
Robert James, director of Neighbourhoods at Birmingham City Council, said: "This case shows that environmental crimes that harm our communities will not be tolerated and that when the council has evidence, it will not hesitate to seek prosecutions.
"In this case it is clear an individual had no regard for their local area or the fact their actions were placing a strain on public resources.
"I hope it sends out a clear message to individuals and businesses that committing fly-tipping and related offences are risks not worth taking."
