Shaun Robert James, 36, of Woodland Road, Crynant, admitted illegally depositing controlled waste at Edward Street, Port Talbot when he appeared before Swansea Magistrates Court on Thursday 13 November.
The court heard that Neath Port Talbot Council’s Waste Enforcement Officers were alerted to the fly-tipping on 17 December last year. Following an investigation, officers found evidence linking the dumped items — including a bread basket and a container of motor oil — to Mr James.
After initially denying responsibility over the phone, Mr James later attended a formal interview at Neath Civic Centre where he admitted dumping the waste.
He was issued with a £400 FPN, with the option to pay a reduced amount of £280 if settled within 10 days. However, after failing to pay, the case was referred for prosecution.
Magistrates fined Mr James £120 and ordered him to pay £556.12 in prosecution costs, plus a £48 victim surcharge — bringing the total to £724.12.
Council statement
Cllr Scott Jones, Cabinet Member for Streetscene, said:
“Fly-tipping is an environmental crime which blights our communities and yet again our Waste Enforcement Officers have worked hard to bring a prosecution.
“The council has the power to issue FPNs for these offences but as this case shows we will prosecute if the FPN is not paid. Hopefully this case will send a clear message to people of the consequences of illegally depositing waste in Neath Port Talbot.”
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