Two East Riding residents have been fined for illegally dumping household waste in the Bridlington area.

For fly tipping, Laine Ridge and Amy Ridge, aka Middleton, of Auburn Close in Bridlington were each fined £440, and ordered to pay £220 in costs and a victim surcharge of £176.  

They were found to have contravened the Section 2 of the Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978 – Abandoned household waste.

The case was brought by East Riding of Yorkshire Council and took place at Beverley Magistrates court on Tuesday 18 November.

Streetscene enforcement officers, from East Riding council had found two bags of household waste left on the highway verge at Auburn Close, Bridlington, on Monday 10 March.

Councillor Paul West, East Riding of Yorkshire Council cabinet member for environment and transport said “It is vital to only dispose of household waste through the proper channels, or risk legal consequences.”

“We will continue to investigate every incident reported to us and always take action when we can.” 

Residents in the East Riding are reminded they are responsible for disposing of their own waste properly and legally by using household bins or taking larger items of waste to local household waste recycling sites. 

For larger loads people can use the council’s own bulky waste collection service or hire a licensed waste carrier to take the rubbish away. 

Anyone caught fly-tipping could be ordered to pay a £400 fixed penalty notice or the case could be taken to court, where they face an unlimited fine or even imprisonment. 

Fly-tipping information: 

Residents can report any fly-tipping or suspicious activity to the council on 01482 393939, or online at www.eastriding.gov.uk/fly-tipping 

People are asked not to touch any fly-tipped waste or approach anyone they see fly-tipping. 

For guidance on how to check if a person is a registered, licensed waste carrier visit the council’s website www.eastriding.gov.uk/fly-tipping 

To find your nearest household waste recycling site visit the council’s website www.eastriding.gov.uk/recycling