Corby fly-tipper fined after trampoline and snooker table dumped

A Corby resident has been hit with a fine after rubbish including a trampoline and a snooker table was dumped.

The resident, who has not been named by Corby Council ,was caught after an investigation into waste that was repeatedly fly-tipped at the same Saxilby Close spot over a number of weeks.

The shocking pile of rubbish dumped near bins also included a mattress, wooden drawers and an office chair.

They admitted their actions after they were interviewed by a street scene enforcement officer and the resident was given a £400 fixed penalty notice.

A second Corby resident was also fined after they dumped rubbish in a skip without permission in Llewellyn Walk.

After an investigation by a street scene enforcement officer and a council environmental officer, the resident admitted their actions and also received a £400 fixed penalty notice.

Corby Council’s lead member for environment, Cllr Mark Pengelly, said: “A big thank you to our street scene and environmental teams who have carried out thorough investigations to find and fine the few residents who insist on fly tipping.

"Another big thank you to the residents who notify us of the problem as well so that we are able to take action.

“Fly-tipping is an offence and a blight on our community and we are committed to ensuring the people who do it end up receiving the consequences.

“Much of the rubbish our officers find can be recycled, which would increase the room residents have in their general waste bin. Residents can have multiple recycling bins as long as they are being used correctly and not contaminated with the incorrect waste.”

Corby Council has reminded residents they offer a bulky waste collection service whereby six items can be arranged for collection for £24. This is a service that has carried on throughout the pandemic. A discount is offered to those in receipt of benefits.