Hull Man Prosecutes for Fly-Tipping Waste in Hornsea

Fly-Tipping Offense in Hull

A man from Hull, Alex Parker of Frome Road, has been ordered to pay a total of £2,150.44 for fly-tipping household waste in Hornsea. This incident occurred in February of this year when Parker dumped rubbish on the verge of Southorpe Road.

Legal Consequences

During his appearance before Beverley magistrates on 11th September, Parker admitted to unlawfully disposing of his waste. He received a fine of £1,083, alongside £634.44 in costs and a £433 victim surcharge.

Community Responsibility

• The council received reports about the dumped household waste on Southorpe Road on 19th February.
• Intensive investigation revealed evidence leading to Parker's identification.
• Prior arrangements had been made for Parker to dispose of the waste properly.

Residents in Hull must utilize the household wheelie bins or local recycling sites to dispose of waste responsibly.

Official Statements

Carl Skelton, the director of streetscene services at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, emphasized, “There are plenty of waste services provided, and there is no reason to fly-tip rubbish anywhere; it’s just not acceptable.”

Consequences of Fly-Tipping

Anyone caught fly-tipping in East Riding faces hefty penalties, including fixed penalties of up to £1,000, and serious cases could lead to unlimited fines or imprisonment.