Investigations following the discovery of dumped rubbish has led to a prosecution when a resident failed to respond to enquiries, underlining the council’s zero tolerance towards enviro-crime.
The investigation following the discovery of a large fly‑tip in Star Lane, St Mary Cray in November 2025 led to a resident who was then issued with a notice under Section 108 of the Environment Act 1995, requiring her to provide information to the council about her waste disposal arrangements. Ms Marie Lamb of Swallowtail Close was prosecuted for failing to comply with the notice. She was ordered to pay a fine of £440, a victim surcharge of £176 and £300 in prosecution costs, totalling £916.
A council spokesperson said, “We are continuing to target the fly-tippers with our zero-tolerance approach, and we do investigate all incidents of fly-tipping. If you receive an enquiry notice from the council, it is important to respond as it is a legal requirement, and you may have information which could help trace whoever dumped the rubbish.”
The spokesperson added, “If you are using someone to dispose of your bulky waste, please always make sure that whoever you hire is a bona fide waste carrier; this is ultimately part of your legal duty of care which will also help stop fly-tipping.”
Residents are reminded that waste must only be given to a licensed waste carrier and that checks should always be made to ensure waste is disposed of responsibly. Residents can check that the person or business they are using to dispose of waste is a legally registered waste carrier. Fly‑tipping can be reported online at: www.bromley.gov.uk/report.
Residents can also dispose of bulky items of waste at the Weekend Reuse and Recycling Centre on Baths Road or by booking an appointment for the council to collect items direct with details on the council’s website.
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Notes to editors: To progress the investigation, the council issued a Section 108 Notice, part of the Environment Act 1995, requiring Ms Lamb to provide information relating to the disposal of her waste. A reminder letter was issued two weeks later, granting a further seven days to respond, but no response was received and prosecution followed. Ms Lamb was prosecuted on 24 February 2026 under the Single Justice Procedure.
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