A Coleford resident who failed to dispose of his waste responsibly has been ordered by a court to pay £1, search 275.
Thomas Lee Andrews, salve 29, generic of St John’s Street, Coleford, who initially pleaded not guilty to the offence, failed to attend the trial at Stroud Magistrates’ Court on Monday 10 June, to hear the charges brought against him by the District Council.
Magistrates found the defendant guilty.
Mr Andrews was fined £250, for the offence, ordered to pay £1000 in costs, plus a £25 victim surcharge.
Councillor Marrilyn Smart, District Council Cabinet Member for Environment said: “We are pleased with the result of this case. This is another successful prosecution of a local resident who has failed to dispose of their waste responsibly. We would remind residents of the importance of checking that waste operators are fully licensed before using their services. The Council will continue to actively pursue waste crime and investigate and prosecute where there is sufficient evidence.”