A man been fined over £1,000 after his household waste was allegedly dumped by another person at two locations in County Durham.
Terry Hopwood of Dale Grove, Shildon was charged with two counts of failing to dispose of household waste and two counts of failing to assist a fly-tipping investigation after waste found to have belonged to him was found dumped in separate locations.
In a hearing at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court, the 37-year-old, who was not represented in court, was fined £600, and ordered to pay costs of £1,313.30 and a victim surcharge of £60, totalling £1,793.30.
