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CBC resident prosecuted for persistent waste contamination

Posted on : 18 Oct 2024

CBC resident prosecuted for persistent waste contamination
Caerphilly Borough resident, Kirstyn Harris of Brynteg Avenue, Pontllanfraith, has been prosecuted for persistent waste contamination.

The resident was prosecuted for not complying with the legal notice served under Section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. This comes after 7 weeks of attempted engagement through letters and a number of attempted visits.

Kirstyn Harris did not enter a plea, and the case was proved in absence, she was fined £220, ordered to pay £120 toward prosecution costs and an £88 surcharge.  Therefore, the total to pay is £428 and she has been given until 31st October to pay.

Councillor Chris Morgan, Cabinet Member for Waste, Leisure and Green Spaces said “Caerphilly CCBC deploys a team to monitor participation with its recycling collections services and offers advice on what and how to recycle effectively.

Whilst the majority of residents put the right recyclable materials in the right bin some of our residents are continuing to use the recycling bin incorrectly.  

Before we consider taking enforcement action we provide advice and guidance to residents on how to recycle properly and ample opportunities to improve matters.  Referring cases to court really is a last resort, however, this case demonstrates the authority’s commitment to improving the quality and amount of recycling material collected and reprocessed.”
 
Find out more about what goes in your bins: www.caerphilly.gov.uk/what-goes-in-my-bins

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