😲 Fly-tipper Fined Thousands for Illegal Concrete Dump!
When a heap of concrete hardcore mysteriously appeared on the road in Neath Port Talbot, it didn’t take long for council sleuths to catch the culprit. Thanks to sharp CCTV footage and a helpful tip-off from the community, Joseph Anthony Salmon found himself answering to the law.
🚛 The Incident: A Ford Transit Tipper was caught on camera dumping concrete in Crymlyn Burrows on Ffordd Amazon. The mess? Not just an eyesore but a clear breach of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
💼 The Court Case: Joseph, 41 from Newbridge, admitted to the reckless disposal, blaming a punctured tyre for the unexpected “delivery”. However, failing to inform officials about the hazardous heap proved costly.
💸 The Consequences: Swansea Magistrates weren’t amused. Joseph’s penalty? A hefty £3,025 in costs and a £114 victim surcharge. On top of that, his 12-month community order includes 80 hours of unpaid work. Talk about paying the price for shortcuts!
🌍 The Council’s Stance: Cllr Scott Jones highlighted the community’s zero-tolerance approach to fly-tipping. He praised the collaborative effort that swiftly dealt with the incident and hopes it serves as a warning to others.
Garbage belongs in bins, not on our beautiful roads! Let’s keep our communities clean and hold each other accountable. 💪✨