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Fly-tipper sentenced for dumping motor oil barrels in Colchester

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 14:02 · Archive

Benjamin Perry received a 12-month suspended sentence and 200 hours community work after dumping hazardous oil barrels across Colchester.

Benjamin Perry, 41, of Weyland Drive, Stanway, was sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court on 22 September after pleading guilty to fly-tipping offences. He had dumped blue barrels of used motor oil at multiple locations across Colchester between February and March 2025. The barrels posed a serious environmental hazard and required specialist removal and disposal.

Perry received a 12-month suspended prison sentence and was ordered to complete 200 hours of unpaid community work. He was also ordered to pay £1,400 in costs to the council to cover the expense of removing and safely disposing of the hazardous waste, to be paid at a rate of £200 per month. Further action may be taken if payments are not made.

Martin Goss, Colchester city councillor for waste, neighbourhoods and leisure, said fly-tipping damages the environment, spoils local neighbourhoods and leaves taxpayers to pick up the cost of clearing it up. He praised the council's Street Care and Safety team for their work in investigating the case and bringing it before the courts.

Fly-tipper sentenced for dumping motor oil barrels in Colchester
Image: Colchester Gazette

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