A British man was found guilty of illegally dumping a shocking amount of trash, according to the BBC.
A large batch of garbage, including household waste, a Christmas tree, cardboard, broken furniture, toys, and black waste bags, was found in South Cambridgeshire, just north of London.
Authorities located evidence among the trash, tying it to a man living an hour-and-a-half away. The suspect, Dritan Bebri, was identified, but he denied wrongdoing.
Bebri failed to attend his court proceedings and was found guilty of fly-tipping.
"I'm appalled that someone would drive all the way from London to dump their rubbish in beautiful South Cambridgeshire," said councillor Peter Sandford.
"I commend the Environmental Crime team for their excellent detective work in tracking down this offender. I encourage all residents of South Cambridgeshire to report any fly-tipping on the Council's website."
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Illegal dumping makes for uglier streets for residents, but the problem has much broader implications than aesthetics.
For one, these items can pose a safety hazard to both people and wildlife. Secondly, trash can contaminate local water supplies.
Bebri was ultimately fined over £9,000 ($12,000) for illegally dumping. Simply knowing where to take your trash can help you avoid these costly missteps.
Better yet, selling unused items can help you make some cash and give your stuff a second life.
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Heck yes 👍 Authorities were hopeful that this case would serve as an effective deterrent to those who might consider illegal dumping.
"We believe this is the first time one of our fly-tipping cases has been heard in a London court and it is a large sum of money he has been ordered to pay — over £9,000 — which sends a very clear message that fly tipping is not tolerated," said Councillor Natalie Warren Green.
"Fly-tipping isn't just an eyesore; it's illegal, harmful to our environment, and unfair to our communities. Everyone has a legal duty to dispose of waste responsibly," Green added.
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