Barnet man fined £693 for fly-tipping offences
Sali Yumerov pleaded guilty to two counts of illegal waste dumping on Nobel Road in Edmonton.
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Sali Yumerov, aged 26 and residing in Barnet, has been fined a total of £693 after admitting to two counts of fly-tipping. The offences took place on Nobel Road in Edmonton, where household waste was illegally dumped on two separate occasions. Mr Yumerov pleaded guilty to the charges at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court on October 1.
CCTV footage captured by Enfield Council's waste enforcement cameras showed an individual unloading rubbish from a silver Mercedes hatchback. Mr Yumerov, identified as the registered keeper of the vehicle, was found to have permitted its use for the illegal dumping, although he did not assist officers in identifying the person responsible for the actual waste disposal.
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Council's Stance on Illegal Dumping
Maria Alexandrou, Enfield Council's cabinet member for the environment, expressed dismay that the defendant allowed his vehicle to be used for illegal dumping on two occasions within a week. She stated that the council maintains a zero-tolerance approach to fly-tipping and to individuals who permit their vehicles to be used for such activities without cooperating with enforcement efforts.
The court ordered Mr Yumerov to pay a £138 fine, £500 towards prosecution costs, and a £55 victim surcharge. Ms Alexandrou highlighted that Enfield Council provides a free bulky waste collection service for residents. Additionally, the council operates disposal facilities at Barrowell Green and Edmonton Eco Park, emphasizing that there is no justification for fly-tipping.
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+Why was Sali Yumerov fined?
Sali Yumerov was fined because his car was used in two separate incidents of fly-tipping on Nobel Road in Edmonton. He pleaded guilty to allowing his vehicle to be used for the illegal dumping of household waste.
+How much was Sali Yumerov fined in total?
Sali Yumerov was fined £138. He was also ordered to pay £500 in prosecution costs and a £55 victim surcharge, bringing his total financial penalty to £693.
+What facilities does Enfield Council offer for waste disposal?
Enfield Council offers residents a free bulky waste collection service from their doorstep. Additionally, there are two facilities for household waste disposal: Barrowell Green and Edmonton Eco Park.
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