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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Daily Mail
Moment fly-tipping couple are caught dumping piles of rubbish on country road - as pair are fined £3k
This is the moment a fly-tipping couple dumped piles of rubbish on a country road - before claiming they didn't know it was illegal. CCTV cameras installed along a rural lane near Royal Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire captured the pair dumping cardboard, plastic and spoiled food on two separate occasions. The dim-witted duo arrived in a white van and unloaded the rubbish, which was traced back to a commercial business. Their van's registration number was in plain view of the camera - making them easy to identify. They were quickly traced by Wiltshire Council's environmental enforcement officers, who asked them to explain their actions. But the couple, from Swindon, claimed to be unaware that it was illegal to dump their waste in this way. It didn't pass muster with Wiltshire's enforcers, who issued them with fixed penalty notices worth £3,000 amid an ongoing war on fly-tipping in rural hotspots. The fines have since been paid in full. The couple's identities have not been disclosed. Wiltshire Council says it has also recently fined a man £1,000 after removing bags from his car and leaving them behind. He claimed he forgot them by accident after taking a cigarette break. Another said he had dumped rubbish because he couldn't book a slot at the local recycling centre. But Cllr Martin Smith, the council's cabinet member for highways, street scene and flooding, said there was no excuse. 'Fly-tipping is not only unsightly, it is also illegal and we are committed to tackling those who choose to dump their waste in this way,' he said. 'Anyone caught fly-tipping can be ordered to pay a £1,000 fixed penalty notice or be taken to court, where they could face an unlimited fine or imprisonment. 'As part of our We're Targeting Fly-tippers campaign in Wiltshire, we not only fine or prosecute offenders but also to educate people in the correct way to dispose of their waste. 'In this case, the business owners should dispose of their waste through registered waste carriers.' It comes after another fly-tipper who dumped a bed at the side of a road was fined thousands of pounds after being caught red-handed. Litterbug Naiffisa Abba was snapped leaving the bedroom fixture and other trash at a notorious fly-tipping spot in Queensbury Park, north-west London. In the images, released by Brent Council, Abba can be seen struggling to haul the single divan base across the road before lobbing it next to bags of rubbish. The litter lout's actions, captured on camera in March 2024, have now seen him hit with a £4,600 fine. Abbas, of Wembley, was convicted at Willesden Magistrates' Court, where a judge slapped him with a further £2,000 to the initial penalty because he failed to attend his hearing. The prosecution is part of a major clampdown by Brent Council on fly-tippers, who have been blighting the streets in recent years. London continues to be gripped with a fly-tipping epidemic - while England faces its biggest illegal dumping crisis in 20 years. Bosses at Brent say they 'won't accept' fly-tippers, with council chiefs insisting they have 'ramped up' efforts to bring 'selfish' crooks to justice. Its campaign, dubbed 'Don't Mess With Brent', has seen a number of secret cameras installed at known hotspots, which are being used to catch litterbugs. So far, the effort has led to the council issuing 30 per cent more fines as a result. As well as installing covert surveillance, more enforcement officers have been deployed to patrol the streets. Offenders are hit with £1,000 fines if officers uncover evidence of them being behind the fly-tipping, with the council warning crooks: 'We will catch you.' The crackdown was launched in 2024, with Brent declaring it would wage war on 'selfish litter louts' who had blighted the borough - which saw 35,000 reported cases between 2022-2023. The local authority added the crime costs it in the region of £1.5million to deal with each year.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
'Daftest' city flytipper caught on camera
A Coventry City Council employee has posted what they believe could be the "daftest" video yet of fly-tipping in the city. The local authority has run a series of videos entitled "Coventry Wall of Shame", highlighting illegal dumping in the city. The most recent video includes a clip of a man on a bicycle with a large, round object balanced on his head. The incident took place on Bedlam Lane on 10 June, and anyone with information is urged to contact the council. "I've been making these videos for about a year, and this might be the daftest clip I've had yet," the council commentator said. "I can't tell if it's a lampshade or some sort of chair thing. What I do know is that it took place at 22:45 BST on Bedlam Lane on 10 June." Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. More on this story Rubbish returns a day after alleyways cleared Man accused over 27 tonne fly-tipped pile remanded Fly-tippers dump mannequin at beauty spot Related internet links Coventry City Council
BBC News
5 days ago
- BBC News
'Daftest' Coventry flytipper shamed in council video
A Coventry City Council employee has posted what they believe could be the "daftest" video yet of fly-tipping in the local authority has run a series of videos entitled "Coventry Wall of Shame", highlighting illegal dumping in the most recent video includes a clip of a man on a bicycle with a large, round object balanced on his incident took place on Bedlam Lane on 10 June, and anyone with information is urged to contact the council. "I've been making these videos for about a year, and this might be the daftest clip I've had yet," the council commentator said."I can't tell if it's a lampshade or some sort of chair thing. What I do know is that it took place at 22:45 BST on Bedlam Lane on 10 June." Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
CBS News
21-07-2025
- CBS News
Trash troubles continue in Philadelphia weeks after DC 33 strike ends
Regular trash collection resumed last week after the end of AFSCME District Council 33's strike, but Philadelphia residents have reported that bags and debris continue to pile up in their neighborhoods. On Monday, part of 59th and Rodman streets was lined with bags of garbage and debris that neighbors said had only grown since the strike's start. While this spot was cleaned up in the afternoon, other people are still dealing with trash troubles. "It's just a great feeling," William Walter said. "I can't describe it to you." Walter watched as sanitation crews cleared the mound of trash that had been left around the corner from his Southwest Philadelphia home. Walter said that garbage started to pile up here during the strike and only continued to grow. He reached out to CBS News Philadelphia about the issue, and just a short time later, cleanup was underway. "How good it felt for me to use my voice and a microphone to get it done," Walter said. "And I want to thank you guys from the bottom of my heart." But this isn't the only spot in the city dealing with illegal dumping issues. "This is right by somebody's house. We live here," Yolanda Murray of North Philadelphia said. "It's a mess around here, on mostly every corner." Murray's North Philly home sits near multiple piles of dumped and rotting trash. She said she's now had to put rat poison out in her backyard. "We literally see the rats running around," Murray said. "I don't go in my yard. I don't go in my yard at night." Murray said she's tried to call 3-1-1 multiple times to have the trash piles cleaned up, but so far, it hasn't worked. "Every two days, it's coming, they're coming, they're coming," Murray said. "We ain't seen nobody come." Philadelphia Sanitation Commissioner Crystal Jacobs Shipman acknowledges illegal dumping has been a challenge as they play catch-up following the strike. Still, she said they're not turning a blind eye to it. "As can be expected, the system is kind of overwhelmed at this very point," Shipman said. CBS News Philadelphia showed Shipman photos of the issues in North Philly. "Some of the photos that you actually captured, Dan, that you shared with us, those we should be able to respond to within three to five business days," Shipman said. But with pests running around and a stench in the air, Murray's patience is running out. "We should have it fair, just like everybody else," Murray said. "Come clean our neighborhood up." Shipman said they've caught up on residential trash pickup and hope to do so with recycling by the end of the week. Meantime, they are working with police to catch and fine illegal dumpers. She said if you see someone in the act, call 911. If it's after the fact, call 311.
National Post
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- National Post
Who is the Coldplay concert couple? What to know about the memes, alleged affair and company's response
Article content By far the most unusual take on the situation was from New York City Sanitation, which defines itself as the 'world's largest municipal sanitation force' and notes that it collects 24 million pounds of trash and recycling every day. Article content It tends to send out messages about proper use of garbage bins and holiday well wishes, but on Thursday chose to tell its 98,000 followers: 'Cameras are EVERYWHERE! Don't get caught doing something you *maybe* shouldn't be doing. Thinking about doing something naughty, like dumping trash in the City? We've got video cameras all over. We WILL catch you — and you will pay the price!' Article content Below those words was a montage of five images: a sign warning about illegal dumping, three photos that showed what looked like people doing just that — and Byron and Cabot at the Coldplay concert. Some people can't keep their minds out of the gutter. Article content Cameras are EVERYWHERE! Don't get caught doing something you *maybe* shouldn't be doing. Thinking about doing something naughty, like dumping trash in the City? We've got video cameras all over. We WILL catch you - and you will pay the price! — NYC Sanitation (@NYCSanitation) July 17, 2025 Article content Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. Explore upcoming concerts and the extensive archive of past performances. Article content
