A fly-tipper responsible for repeatedly dumping waste in their Plumstead neighbourhood has been caught and fined £1,000 with the help of a resident's video evidence.
The case was opened when a resident got in touch with the council to share CCTV footage capturing the offender dumping multiple bags of waste on a nearby council estate property. The resident who provided the footage initially wanted the council to issue a warning to the offender, rather than use the footage to prosecute, which enforcement officers did.
Despite the council's warning letter, several weeks later the same resident reported further incidents with the same perpetrator dumping bags of household waste, and provided additional footage which they agreed could be used as evidence.
Council officers were able to conduct a further investigation and issue a £1,000 fine to the offender, which has now been paid. The resident who provided the evidence has been given a £100 reward in recognition of their help.
This is part of our larger commitment to tackling fly-tipping across our council housing estates, stopping illegal dumping that negatively impacts residents and their estates. Enforcement officers work closely with estate caretakers to identify, investigate and take action on fly-tipping.
Councillor Calum O'Byrne Mulligan, Cabinet Member for Transport, Climate Change, Waste and Streets, said:
"Fly-tipping harms residents and the neighbourhoods they call home. Nobody should have to put up with that, and that's why we're cracking down on those whose selfish actions damage our communities. If you have information or evidence of a fly-tipping incident, please share it with us and we will investigate.
"Creating cleaner, more sustainable neighbourhoods for all requires holding fly-tippers to account and stopping illegal dumping in our shared spaces. This case highlights how residents and the council are working together to get things done.
"Thank you to the resident who provided the footage and supported the investigation, which helped our officers to build a case. You have made a massive difference to your local area and helped us secure this positive outcome."
Do you have information that can help us identify fly-tippers?
Residents are encouraged to submit information that can help identify a Person of Binterest. We are releasing CCTV footage of people caught fly-tipping on camera, and if you know or recognise any people shown, let us know by filling out the online form.
You can also submit evidence if you witness a fly-tipper in action, including:
- photos or video footage
- doorbell camera footage
- dashcam footage
- CCTV
Evidence should be unedited and include the date and time of the incident.
Our dedicated team will review evidence submitted, and if it leads to a successful fine or prosecution, residents could receive a £100 reward. Evidence can be submitted online.
To date, twelve reward payments have been processed for residents who have provided evidence that has led to a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN). We’ve handed out over 1,955 fines this year as part of our Getting Things Done crackdown on fly-tipping.
This work is all part of the council’s £5million Getting Things Done drive to make its streets cleaner by punishing people who fly-tip, as well as improving how it clears up mess and makes it easier for people to get rid of rubbish the right way.
To dispose of waste legally and easily please book a bulky waste collection on the council's website or take it to the Reuse and Recycling Centre.