Fly-tipper illegally dumped rubbish all over Plymouth
A SERIAL fly-tipper dumped rubbish all over Plymouth, a court heard.
Stephen Saint, aged 52, left waste including roofing, furniture, carpet, rubble and topsoil in industrial estates, outside homes and in a car park, Plymouth Crown Court heard.
Saint, of Berkshire Drive, Ford, admitted seven offences of fly-tipping between February and December 2011.
He left controlled waste at sites without a waste management licence.
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He also admitted failing to produce documents to a council official.
Saint dumped rubbish at the YMCA car park in Honicknowle Lane, Bell Close industrial estate in Plympton, Farm Lane in Honicknowle, Drake Business Park in Estover and at three different private addresses in Grassendale Road, North Prospect.
Judge Paul Darlow adjourned sentence until February 15 for a probation officer to prepare a short report on his background.
He said: "I make no promises one way or the other. All options remain open."
Saint has a previous conviction for fly-tipping.
Plymouth Crown Court heard in July 2011 that he was paid £60 by a neighbour to dispose of his waste – but instead he dumped it at Bovisand Lane in Honicknowle. He was ordered to pay £500 costs.
A spokesperson for Plymouth City Council said after the case: "Investigating fly-tipping cases is difficult and time-consuming, as it is extremely hard to obtain the relevant evidence for a prosecution.
"On this case we have been helped by members of the public and land owners, some of which have had to spend time and money clearing their sites."
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by jabbathebutt
Tuesday, February 05 2013, 10:52PM
“A few thousand of hours picking up litter with a big orange jacket with the words "I am a fly tipper and I got caught " would be nice to see.
And we could toot at him at the disgrace he is as we pass him in his shame .
This would be my result as a judge .”
by honey16
Tuesday, February 05 2013, 8:11PM
“slap on the wrist and a fine, hope it's harsher than that, He should be made to clear up all the areas he has dumped his rubbish on, and more.”
by brianbadonte
Tuesday, February 05 2013, 6:22PM
“Steve oh Stevie...... How much more humiliation are your family meant to take? What next? .. You are no longer a market trader sporting a soverign ring, streaked haired, belcher chain and shell suit thinking you are Gods gift!
You are a laughing stock!! Mwahahah”
by DoWhatNow
Tuesday, February 05 2013, 6:13PM
“On a slightly different point - Herald reporters clearly have no idea of the geography of Plymouth. There is no Bovisand Lane in Honicknowle... Fact checker on lunch break or something?”
by Plymouths waste disposal & removals services
Tuesday, February 05 2013, 3:56PM
“People like that give us rubbish men a bad name.you should ask to see are waste carriers licence befor we take away your rubbish then you no it will be taken away and tipped properly”
by realist1955
Tuesday, February 05 2013, 3:41PM
“open another tip in berkshire drive ford! i.e his front garden,”
by pogle63a
Tuesday, February 05 2013, 3:03PM
“Obviously need time to come up with a Sob story for the Judge - and get a softer punishment. Really makes me sick that they always have to prepare a report on his back ground - oh hang on thats right he`s a previously convicted serial fly tipper end of report. Simple really now lock him up.”
by Jenn11
Tuesday, February 05 2013, 10:55AM
“Why do they always have to get reports on felons background? They committed a crime end of.....”
by BS_Hater
Tuesday, February 05 2013, 10:18AM
“This is the result of PCC handing over waste services to Viridor who charge extortionate amounts to dispose of pretty much anything if your a trader.
Think about it, how many of the 'man with van' guys do you see nowadays? hardly any.”
by lkpflk
Tuesday, February 05 2013, 10:08AM
“Spends a lot of time on Roborough Down as well, no doubt”