Two fined for littering in Llanybydder
Two people have been fined for littering in Llanybydder after being caught on camera.
Council environmental enforcement officers installed CCTV cameras at the recycling site in Station Road following complaints from residents of fly-tipping.
All types of rubbish was being dumped around the recycling banks.
A man was seen getting out of his car and dropping a cigarette end onto the ground. Officers used the vehicle registration number to identify him.
In another incident, a woman was seen leaving a cardboard box on the ground.
Both were issued with fixed penalty notices for £75. If they fail to pay, they could be taken to court where the maximum fine is £2,500.
Further offences are also being investigated, which could result in further fines being issued.
There are signs in the car park warning people that surveillance cameras may be in operation.
Executive Board Member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr Jim Jones said: “These sites are important facilities for communities but unfortunately, fly-tipping is becoming an increasing problem.
“It is not fair on residents living near the recycling sites, not only is it unsightly but it could attract vermin too. We will not hesitate to take action against anyone misusing the sites in this way.”
Residents are being reminded to put their waste into the recycling banks and not leave it on the ground. The banks are emptied regularly but if they are full then people should take their waste home until they are serviced or use an alternative recycling site.
Council environmental enforcement officers installed CCTV cameras at the recycling site in Station Road following complaints from residents of fly-tipping.
All types of rubbish was being dumped around the recycling banks.
A man was seen getting out of his car and dropping a cigarette end onto the ground. Officers used the vehicle registration number to identify him.
In another incident, a woman was seen leaving a cardboard box on the ground.
Both were issued with fixed penalty notices for £75. If they fail to pay, they could be taken to court where the maximum fine is £2,500.
Further offences are also being investigated, which could result in further fines being issued.
There are signs in the car park warning people that surveillance cameras may be in operation.
Executive Board Member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr Jim Jones said: “These sites are important facilities for communities but unfortunately, fly-tipping is becoming an increasing problem.
“It is not fair on residents living near the recycling sites, not only is it unsightly but it could attract vermin too. We will not hesitate to take action against anyone misusing the sites in this way.”
Residents are being reminded to put their waste into the recycling banks and not leave it on the ground. The banks are emptied regularly but if they are full then people should take their waste home until they are serviced or use an alternative recycling site.
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