Illegal Waste Carrier Fined | Kangs Regulatory Team
A van driver from Bedford was recently fined by Nottingham Magistrates’ Court having been stopped in his transit vehicle whilst carrying waste carpet at a time when he did not have the required waste carrier registration.
The Circumstances | Kangs Environment Agency Advisory Solicitors
- The driver was stopped during a multi agency road stop operation.
- In view of the fact that his transit van was carrying waste carpet, a check on the public register was made which revealed that he was not a registered waste carrier.
- The driver was allowed ten days to obtain the necessary registration, or face prosecution, but he failed to register.
- The driver was summonsed for an offence contrary to the Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 which makes it a criminal offence for a person to transport controlled waste to or from any place in the UK, with a view for profit, if they do not possess the necessary Waste Carrier Licence.
- Nottingham Magistrates’ Court fined the driver £300 and ordered him to pay costs of £2,816.80.
Official Comment | Kangs Magistrates’ Court Advisory Team
A spokesperson for the Environment Agency stated:
“This case demonstrates how seriously we take illegal waste crime. We take robust enforcement action against those who deliberately ignore the law to protect communities and the environment.”
How Can We Help? | Kangs Criminal Defence Solicitors
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