Woman fined almost £2,000 for fly-tipping

A woman from west London has been fined almost £2,000 after dumped waste was found 20 miles (32km) away in Biggin Hill, south-east London.

The rubbish was discovered by Bromley Council officers in May and included a cardboard box with an address to a resident from Westbourne Park.

Laura Estrada, of Great Western Road, did not respond to legal notices and was found guilty in her absence at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on 8 October.

She was fined £1,000 for not providing officers with the requested information, a victim surcharge of £440 and a prosecution cost of £423.

Construction waste and various household items were found scattered among the litter which blocked a path leading to a plot on Oaklands Lane.

Councillor Angela Page, executive councillor for public protection and enforcement, said: “We are tackling the menace of fly-tipping, with the support of residents.

"What may not be known is that as well as clearing reports of dumped rubbish, we also investigate who may have been responsible.

"This example is also a timely reminder to always make checks when asking someone else to dispose of waste on your behalf."

The council advised that residents can dispose of bulky waste items at a reuse and recycling centre or book waste collections through the council website.

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