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A fly-tipper has been fined £1,000 for dumping a washing machine at the top of some steps.
The man was caught on CCTV at the spot which is known for fly-tipping in Telford, Shropshire.
The footage captured the moment the man dragged the washing machine on some steps near his home last month, before shoving it next to a bush.
He repeatedly looks around to see if he is being watched before he returns to the washing machine with a part to try and attach it back on before giving up and dumping it on top.
The man was issued a fine which has been paid as part of Telford & Wrekin Council’s crackdown on fly-tipping.
A council spokesperson said: ‘This case shows Telford & Wrekin Council will not hesitate to fine people who fly-tip, wherever there is evidence.
‘The individual who dumped this washing machine is now £1,000 out of pocket which they could have saved had they done the right thing and disposed of it properly.
‘They could have taken it to either of our household recycling centres which are free to use or booked a bulky waste collection which is free or discounted for eligible residents.
Footage of the person dumping the washing machine was released by the council (Picture: Telford & Wrekin Council/SWNS)
The man returned to try and attach a part (Picture: Telford & Wrekin Council/SWNS)
But he eventually gives up and laves the part on top (Picture: Telford & Wrekin Council/SWNS)
‘Our officers are out and about every day across the borough investigating who is responsible for dumping waste, so we can make them accountable for their actions.
‘There is never any excuse for fly-tipping and we know it’s an issue that residents want tackling and that’s why we will continue to make it a top priority.’
Fly-tipping is a common occurrence and two men were arrested for dumping piles of rubbish by a country lane.
Warwickshire police officers seized the white vans on the edge of Meriden after a group of villagers blocked their vans in while they dumped piles of rubbish.
Police described the incident as ‘some of the worst fly-tipping we had seen in a long time’.
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