Fly-Tipper Issued £250 Fixed Penalty Notice Following Rhyl Investigation

Denbighshire County Council has issued a £250 Fixed Penalty Notice to a resident after they were found responsible for fly-tipping household waste on Elwy Street in the west end of Rhyl.

The fly-tip, which consisted of multiple black bags containing domestic waste, was reported to the Council's Environmental Crime and Behaviour Change Team.

Working closely with local residents and reviewing CCTV footage from the area, officers were able to gather evidence that led to the identification of the person responsible. Following the investigation, a £250 Fixed Penalty Notice was issued.

Rather than pursuing prosecution through the courts, the Council issued the Fixed Penalty Notice as an alternative means of dealing with the offence.

Fly-tipping is a criminal offence that blights local communities, harms the environment and places an unnecessary financial burden on taxpayers through the cost of clearing illegally dumped waste. Denbighshire County Council is committed to taking robust enforcement action against those who choose to dispose of waste illegally.

Jonathan Brittain-Hughes, Environmental Crime Manager for Denbighshire County Council, said:

"Fly-tipping is completely unacceptable and we are committed to taking action against those who spoil our communities by disposing of their waste illegally.

"This case demonstrates the importance of working in partnership with our communities. Information provided by local residents, together with CCTV evidence and a thorough investigation by our officers, enabled us to identify the offender and take appropriate enforcement action.

"We want to thank those residents who came forward with information. Their support plays a vital role in helping us tackle environmental crime. We would encourage anyone who witnesses fly-tipping or other environmental offences to report it to us, as every piece of information can help us identify those responsible.

Cllr Barry Mellor, Lead Member for Environment and Transport, added: "Our message is clear – fly-tipping will not be tolerated in Denbighshire. If you choose to dump waste illegally, you risk receiving a Fixed Penalty Notice or being prosecuted."

Residents are reminded that household waste should only be disposed of through authorised collection services, HWRC sites or by using a registered waste carrier. If you pay someone to remove your waste, always check that they are registered.

If you have information about fly-tipping or any other environmental offence, please report it via the Denbighshire County Council website or contact the Council's Customer Services team on 01824 706000. By reporting environmental crime, you can help protect our communities and keep Denbighshire clean, safe and welcoming for everyone.