Resident who dumped rubbish on Milton Keynes estate fined £250 by council

This pile of cardboard packaging and other rubbish ended up costing a resident £250 after he was reported for dumping it.

By The Newsroom

Published 19th Mar 2020, 14:40 BST

Updated 19th Mar 2020, 14:41 BST

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Council environmental health workers went out to investigate the rubbish, which had been dumped in the middle of Conniburrow estate.

They identified the culprit and swiftly issued a fixed penalty notice for £250,

If the resident does not pay, he could end up in court.

An MK Council spokesman said: "Unfortunately dumped rubbish, fly-tipping, dog fouling and graffiti are a problem in Milton Keynes. Milton Keynes Council has legal powers to address these issues but we do need your help."

You can report fly tipping to the council here

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