Unwanted household items found dumped in Crowland have cost the owner a £315 court bill.
Kevin Cosgrove employed a man with a van to take away items including a fridge and mattresses, which were later found in Low Road (pictured).
South Holland District Council’s environmental investigations officer was able to trace them to Cosgrove’s address in Whittlesey.
Cosgrove appeared at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court and pleaded guilty to failing in his duty of care. He was given a 12-month conditional discharge, ordered to pay costs of £150, compensation of £150 and a victim surcharge of £15.
The council says residents have a duty of care to ensure that waste is disposed of correctly.
Coun Roger Gambba-Jones, portfolio holder for environmental services, said: “We are pleased with this verdict and hope it makes people aware that they have a legal obligation to ensure their waste is not passed on to unauthorised persons.
“If you intend to use anyone other than the council to remove your waste, you must make sure they have a waste carrier licence.”
