Derby double dumper fined

A woman from Derby, has pleaded guilty to two offences in relation to a fly tipping incident which took place on a country lane in South Derbyshire.

Gayle Megill of Masefield Avenue Derby received fines of £200 and was ordered to pay costs of £200, and a victim surcharge of £34, totalling £434 all to be paid by 1 September.

In early September 2021, an accumulation of garden waste on Arleston Lane, Stenson Fields was identified by officers of South Derbyshire District Council as having been dumped at the entrance to a farmer’s field.

The Council’s Community Safety Enforcement Team identified that the waste had originated from a vehicle registered to Ms Megill.

In an interview under caution Ms Megill admitted to dumping the waste. She agreed to pay a fixed penalty notice to discharge the offence.

Having received the fixed penalty Ms Megill failed to make any payments and didn’t respond to reminders.

Councillor Stephen Taylor, Chair of the Council’s Environment and Development Service Committee said: “Everybody has a legal duty to make sure that waste they produce is disposed of properly. This individual admitted to the offence, apologised, and agreed to pay a fine. However, she failed to pay the fine or to try to reach an agreement to pay the fine in phases.

“This case shows that the Council is willing to take legal action to help stop fly tippers who target quiet locations in the District. It also sends out the message that if you get caught, then you must pay the penalty. If you don’t, then our enforcement officers will keep coming after you.”

28 July 2022