A vehicle has been seized by Lichfield District Council after a member of the public captured a fly-tipping incident on camera and reported it to the council.
The incident took place on Brookhay Lane in Whittington, where a member of the public witnessed waste being illegally dumped and recorded evidence which was passed to the council’s Environmental Protection team.
Following an investigation, two Lichfield District Council Environmental Protection Officers seized a white Toyota Yaris Cross from the offender’s workplace in Fradley on Tuesday 12 August.
That person was issued with a £1,000 Fixed Penalty Notice for fly-tipping, which has since been paid.
Councillor Richard Cox, Lichfield District Council's Cabinet Member for Community and Public Protection, said:
“This is a great example of how information from our residents can help us take action against those who think it’s acceptable to dump waste in our district.
“We want everyone to be able to enjoy a clean and welcoming district, and fly-tipping has no place in our communities.
“We take reports seriously and will act where we have the evidence to do so. I’d particularly like to thank the resident who reported this incident – their actions helped our officers investigate and achieve this result – and our hard-working team who respond to fly-tipping reports and work to keep our district clean.”
Lichfield District Council investigates reports of fly-tipping across the district and can take enforcement action where sufficient evidence is available.
Residents who witness fly-tipping are encouraged not to approach those involved, but to make a note of useful information where it is safe to do so, such as the location, time, vehicle registration and a description of those involved, and report it to Lichfield District Council.