Fly-tipper fined after damaged delivery label traced

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 16:38 · Archive

A fly-tipper in Thamesmead has been fined £1,000 after being traced through a damaged delivery label.

A fly-tipper in Thamesmead has been fined £1,000 after investigators traced them through a damaged delivery label found among rubbish. The label bore only a partially visible name and address, but proved sufficient evidence for enforcement action.

The successful prosecution is part of Greenwich council's campaign against waste crime. The fine demonstrates how even limited identifying information left at an illegal dumping site can lead to enforcement action against those responsible.

How it is being reported

• Fly-tipper fined £1,000 after damaged delivery label helps trace themNews Shopper · 2 Oct, 16:23
• Fly-tipper caught after being traced by damaged delivery labelThis Is Local London · 2 Oct, 12:01

In this story: Thamesmead · Greenwich

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