main content Getting tough on fly tipping

A new team of Enforcement Officers has been appointed by Bromley Council to tackle the increasing problem with fly tipping and other environmental crimes in the borough.

The new Enforcement Officers have already been involved in the successful prosecution of Noah Devall of Wotton Green, Orpington for depositing controlled waste (tree cuttings) on land in the area.

Mr Devall, who appeared before Bromley Magistrates Court on 18 May 2005 pleaded guilty to the offence and was fined £270 plus £200 costs.

A separate operation involving the Council and Bromley police led to the successful seizure of a tipper lorry associated with a number of illegal fly tipping of controlled waste on land at the Ramsden Estate, Orpington.

The untaxed vehicle has been held since 26th April 2005, at a secure compound and will be crushed, pending authorisation from the DVLA. A case for prosecution against the owner of the vehicle is currently being prepared.

Councillor Neil Reddin, the new Community Safety Portfolio Holder and Chair of the Safer Bromley Partnership said: "Fly tipping is an increasing problem throughout the borough, both on Council land and privately owned sites. We view this environmental crime extremely seriously and are sending a clear message to anyone who dumps rubbish illegally in the borough that it will not be tolerated. The Council will prosecute whenever possible."

Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the fines for fly tipping can be as high as £20,000 and any evidence which may help identify those responsible should be passed to the Council as soon as possible.

Anyone who gives information about an environmental crime can get a reward of up to £500 for information leading to a successful prosecution. Call the Enviro-Crime Hotline on 020 8313 4557 or go to www.bromley.gov.uk/envirocrime.

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For further information, please contact Chris Cairns at Bromley Council on 020 8461 7911 or email chris.cairns@bromley.gov.uk.