Three fly-tippers caught in the act in Stoke-on-Trent and each fined £1k
Three fly-tippers were caught red-handed throwing rubbish from car boots at an illegal dumping hotspot in Stoke-on-Trent.
A monitored CCTV camera was set up in March on Redhills Road, in Milton, and in April three people were caught on camera dumping household waste there.
The three people have each been issued with a £1,000 fixed penalty notice from Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
This is the first solar-powered "rapid deployment camera" used by the council in a remote area, which has historically been a magnet for illegal dumping.
Cllr Dave Evans, ward councillor for Milton and Norton, said: "It's fantastic to see the camera on Red Hills Road catching and prosecuting people who don't respect our village.
"This should send a clear message to those who wish to dump rubbish aren't welcome in Milton, and they will be fined."
The camera is the first solar powered CCTV camera installed by the city council with hopes it will deter others who are blighting the area with illegal waste.
The system is monitored seven days a week, 24 hours a day and was funded through Stoke-on-Trent council's Environmental Crime Unit, with a contribution from ward councillor, Cllr Dave Evans.
The council is now considering installing further solar-powered CCTV units in other remote areas of the city.
Cllr Amjid Wazir OBE - cabinet member for city pride, enforcement and sustainability for Stoke-on-Trent council said: "It's great to see this new technology being put to good use.
"Fly-tipping is completely unacceptable. It doesn't just blight local communities – it can also create fire hazards and public health risks.
"Our stance remains crystal-clear: dumping waste illegally will lead to a hefty fine.
"Stoke-on-Trent has two household waste recycling centres and people can also arrange for a home collection – which is roughly £950 cheaper than a fixed-penalty notice."
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