Fines issued to fly-tippers in St Albans
A fly-tip in St Albans district. Photo: St Albans council. - Credit: Archant
Justice has been served on five fly-tippers who were caught dumping their waste around St Albans.
The people admitted their offence and paid on-the-spot fixed penalty notices (FPNs) of £300 to St Albans council.
One offender was collared after abandoning a bicycle, wash basket, and a bag of discarded fabrics in Ashley.
Fines were also issued for offences in Clarence, London Colney, and Marshalswick.
St Albans council’s portfolio holder for the environment, Daniel Chichester-Miles, said: “Fly-tipping has been a growing problem nationwide and we have been determined to clamp down on it in the district.
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“I am delighted FPNs have had an immediate impact and perhaps contributed to the reduction in the number of fly-tips.
“Flytipping is a blight on the district and a significant cost to the council for clearing up.
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“Potential offenders will no doubt be deterred when they understand the likely consequences.”
