DUMPING waste in a layby off the A303 in Wiltshire has led to fines of £1,600 for one business in Southampton.

Wiltshire Council has issued three separate Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) to a company that fly-tipped waste in a layby on the A303 westbound, near Chicklade Bottom.

Waste found at the site led council Environmental Enforcement Officers to a business based in Southampton, which admitted dumping it in the layby.

The firm was also unable to produce a waste carriers licence and could not produce any waste transfer notes, which would show how it was lawfully disposing of its waste.

As a result, the business was issued with three FPNs: £1,000 for fly-tipping, £300 for failing to produce a waste carriers licence and £300 for failing to produce waste transfer documents. As FPNs are not a conviction in court, the business cannot be named.

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Nick Holder, cabinet member for highways and Street Scene at the council, said: “These fines highlight our continued efforts to tackling fly-tipping here in Wiltshire and we’re determined to further reduce this environmental crime.

“Our Business Plan objectives outline our zero-tolerance approach, and we will continue to spread this clear message that if you fly-tip you will be caught and prosecuted.

“Our fly-tipping campaign We’re Targeting Fly-tippers (WTF) Stop at Source (SAS) aims to make people aware of their responsibility in ensuring their waste is lawfully disposed of at an authorised site.

“Always check the waste carriers licence, get a receipt, and note the registration, make and model of the vehicle being used to take the rubbish away.

“Everybody is responsible for their own waste, and we urge residents and businesses to responsibly dispose of it – or we will take action.”

To find out more about how Wiltshire Council is tackling fly-tipping – and how to report it – visit www.wiltshire.gov.uk/fly-tipping.