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Woman scared of maggots in her car dumped waste – and got fined £1,000

BUSINESSES in Salisbury and Amesbury and a resident from Hilperton – who said dumped her household waste on the way to the tip because she feared getting maggots in her car – have been fined for fly-tipping.

As part of a zero-tolerance approach to the problem, Wiltshire Council issued a total of £3,000 in fixed penalty notices (FPNs) to the trio, who cannot be named for legal reasons.

On August 1, council enforcement officers responded to an ongoing waste issue at St Paul’s roundabout in Salisbury.

During their visit, two black bags were discovered by the exit of the layby, directly under a sign warning against fly-tipping. Following an investigation, a business was issued with a £1,000 FPN.

Rubbish found in Salisbury. Picture: Wiltshire Council

Rubbish found in Salisbury. Picture: Wiltshire Council

In Amesbury, another business received a £1,000 FPN after it was found to be using public litter bins to dispose of its commercial waste, avoiding the legitimate costs of waste disposal.

The council said business owners are required to take all reasonable steps to ensure that their waste is collected, stored and disposed of lawfully.

All waste should be collected by a registered waste carrier, authorised to collect commercial waste, and disposed of at an authorised site.

Fly-tipped rubbish in Amesbury. Picture: Wiltshire Council

Fly-tipped rubbish in Amesbury. Picture: Wiltshire Council

Businesses must also ensure they provide an accurate description of the waste when it is transferred to another person with a waste transfer note.

Meanwhile, on September 9, a Hilperton resident was fined £1,000 for fly-tipping after waste was discovered on Warminster Old Road, in Upton Scudamore.

The waste was traced back to the resident, who admitted to abandoning the waste in a ditch during her journey to the tip, following concerns about having maggots in her vehicle.

Waste found dumped in Upton Scudamore, which led to a £1,000 fine. Picture: Wiltshire Council

Waste found dumped in Upton Scudamore, which led to a £1,000 fine. Picture: Wiltshire Council

Cllr Nick Holder, cabinet member for highways, Street Scene and flooding, said: “These three penalties demonstrate our Business Plan commitment to keeping Wiltshire clean and safe.

“Fly-tipping not only harms our environment but also places a costly burden on us as a council. We will continue to act against those who disregard their waste disposal responsibilities.

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“Businesses must understand their duty of care in managing waste. Proper waste storage and disposal not only supports community cleanliness but is also a legal requirement.

“We’re Targeting Fly-tippers in Wiltshire and failure to comply means we will take action and issue penalties against those who dump waste in our beautiful county.”

To report fly-tipping in Wiltshire, visit www.wiltshire.gov.uk/fly-tipping.

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