A BASILDON man has been fined £379 after dumping timber and decking.

Dominic Adenyi, 46, of Cleveland Court, appeared at Southend Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, 20 April and was fined £200 and ordered to pay costs of £145 plus a £34 victim surcharge.

He had earlier pleaded guilty to a charge of dumping controlled waste at his home address on 18 June 2020 under s33 of the Environmental Protection Act.

Basildon Council's manager of cleaner neighbourhoods James Hendry said: "Flytipping shows a total disrespect for our borough. It's not something that we tolerate as a council.

"Disposing of waste incorrectly is a crime. I'm glad we were able to secure this positive outcome, and hopefully this prosecution will deters other residents from disposing of their waste illegally."

Meanwhile Basildon Council has revealed an environmental enforcement operation over the Easter period has produced some impressive results.

Council officers issued 35 fixed penalty notices (FPN) for flytipping, two dog control FPNs and will be carrying out further investigations on three larger offences.

Residents are being reminded to dispose of their waste lawfully and to book a special collection for any items that can't be collected as part of the normal service.

Special collections cost £11 for up to five items. To book a special collection click here.