Continuing to crack down on fly-tipping: Birtley man fined over £750
A Birtley man has been fined over £750 for fly-tipping and failing to comply with a legal notice, showcasing our tough stance on environmental crime.
Mr McDonald, of Birtley, was prosecuted for unlawfully depositing waste on land without the required environmental permit. The offence took place on 25 January 2025, at Blackfell Way, Birtley.
Following the incident, Mr McDonald was issued with a legal notice under Section 108 of the Environment Act 1995, requiring him to attend an interview with Gateshead Council officers on 12 March 2025. His failure to attend constituted a separate offence under Section 110(2a) of the same Act.
Mr McDonald pleaded guilty to both offences when the case was brought before the court on Tuesday (22 July).
Councillor Martin Gannon, Leader of Gateshead Council, said:
"Fly-tipping is a serious criminal offence that ruins our environment, costs taxpayers money, and puts public health at risk. This case sends a clear message: we will not tolerate those who dump waste illegally in our communities or ignore legal requests for cooperation. We are committed to identifying and prosecuting offenders using all the tools at our disposal - including CCTV, witness statements, and enforcement powers - to protect Gateshead's streets and green spaces."
This case supports our ongoing efforts to clamp down on environmental offences, as part of our "Love Where You Live" campaign, which promotes community pride and environmental responsibility.
All residents are encouraged to report fly-tipping and suspicious activity online. If you're reporting gas canisters or hazardous waste such as chemical drums or asbestos outside of office hours, please call 0191 478 7665.
A Birtley man has been fined over £750 for fly-tipping and failing to comply with a legal notice, showcasing our tough stance on environmental crime.
Mr McDonald, of Birtley, was prosecuted for unlawfully depositing waste on land without the required environmental permit. The offence took place on 25 January 2025, at Blackfell Way, Birtley.
Following the incident, Mr McDonald was issued with a legal notice under Section 108 of the Environment Act 1995, requiring him to attend an interview with Gateshead Council officers on 12 March 2025. His failure to attend constituted a separate offence under Section 110(2a) of the same Act.
Mr McDonald pleaded guilty to both offences when the case was brought before the court on Tuesday (22 July).
Councillor Martin Gannon, Leader of Gateshead Council, said:
"Fly-tipping is a serious criminal offence that ruins our environment, costs taxpayers money, and puts public health at risk. This case sends a clear message: we will not tolerate those who dump waste illegally in our communities or ignore legal requests for cooperation. We are committed to identifying and prosecuting offenders using all the tools at our disposal - including CCTV, witness statements, and enforcement powers - to protect Gateshead's streets and green spaces."
This case supports our ongoing efforts to clamp down on environmental offences, as part of our "Love Where You Live" campaign, which promotes community pride and environmental responsibility.
All residents are encouraged to report fly-tipping and suspicious activity online. If you're reporting gas canisters or hazardous waste such as chemical drums or asbestos outside of office hours, please call 0191 478 7665.
