Title: £300 Fine Imposed by Council in Fly-Tipping Clampdown
Residents throughout Lincolnshire are being urged to confirm that their rubbish is removed lawfully, following a recent fly-tipping episode near Aslackby. A local homeowner has been penalised £300 by South Kesteven District Council after their discarded items were discovered abandoned beside the road. The dumped materials — comprised of four rubbish bags, a reusable shopping bag and a worn-out pillow — were irresponsibly left by an individual who had previously promised the homeowner they would be disposed of properly.
Initially, a penalty notice of £600 was issued, but it was reduced by half due to early settlement. The importance of engaging only with certified waste carriers, whose credentials can be confirmed online, was stressed by South Kesteven District Council. An official spokesperson criticized the act as a ‘deep lack of respect’ for the environment, and called on the public to not only report these offences but also to validate waste carrier’s credentials.
The latest fine is a follow-up to an incident from earlier this year, where rubbish left in a Grantham lay-by resulted in a £1,000 penalty. The public is reminded that Lincolnshire County Council operates free waste and recycling centres in both Grantham and Bourne. To avoid fines, local inhabitants can authenticate their waste carrier’s licence through the Environment Agency’s registry.
This report has been drawn from original reporting by www.bbc.com, reinterpreted for The Lincoln Post.
