A WOMAN has been fined £360 for fly-tipping near a railway line at Oldland Common.
Paige Allen, of North Street, Oldland Common, pleaded guilty at Bristol Magistrates Court on August 18.
She admitted to failing in her duty of care when disposing of waste and not attending an interview about the fly-tip incident.
The court ordered her to pay a fine of £180, along with £100 in costs and an £80 victim surcharge.
On November 14, 2024, a mix of household waste including children's toys, clothing and rubbish was found dumped along a path next to the railway near North Street.
The Environmental Enforcement team from South Gloucestershire Council traced packaging in the waste to an address where Allen was living.
Allen admitted asking her brother to dispose of the waste but claimed she was unaware of how he had done so.
Repeated attempts to arrange an interview with Allen were unsuccessful as she failed to attend appointments and did not respond to further contact from the council.
Councillor Sean Rhodes, cabinet member responsible for environmental enforcement at South Gloucestershire Council, said: "This successful prosecution sends a clear message that we will not tolerate fly-tipping in South Gloucestershire.
"Everyone has a legal responsibility to ensure their waste is properly disposed of, and failing to do so can result in a fine and criminal record."
He urged residents to be cautious when using third parties to remove waste, emphasising the importance of checking that they are registered waste carriers.
SGC advised residents to take several steps to ensure their waste is legally disposed of, including asking for a copy of the waste carrier registration certificate, checking the Environment Agency's register, and asking for a receipt.
Residents were also reminded that household waste can be taken to the council's Sort It recycling centres at no cost.
Illegal fly-tipping can be reported by contacting the council's StreetCare helpdesk.
Residents and businesses are advised to only give their rubbish to an Environment Agency registered waste carrier.
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