Hull City Council is urging businesses to act responsibly when managing the disposal of waste, to avoid being fined or prosecuted.
The warning comes after Ideal Centre Hull Limited was prosecuted in Hull Magistrates’ Court last month (June) after being found guilty of fly-tipping waste on Beverley Road, in October 2023.
The business was convicted of offences contrary to section 34(5) Environmental Protection Act 1990 and section 34(1)(c) Environmental Protection Act 1990 and were ordered to pay fines and costs totalling £301 and obtained a criminal record.
Doug Sharp, head of street cleansing and waste management at Hull City Council, said: “Fly-tipping is a crime that we do not tolerate in Hull. It is unsightly, potentially harmful to human health, and damaging to the environment.
“There is no excuse for businesses to not have lawful arrangements in place or for fly-tipping their waste.
“Everyone, including businesses, have a responsibility to look after our local environment and help tackle fly-tipping. By taking such a tough stance on enforcement action, we can deter any potential offenders.”
