Bridlington woman prosecuted after her waste was fly-tipped

Waste linked to Emily Scurrah, of Bessingby Gate, Bridlington, was discovered dumped on land off Gypsey Road in the town on May 13, 2023.

An East Riding of Yorkshire Council spokesperson said despite requests, she did not attend an interview under caution with officers, so the case was taken to court. 

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Scurrah appeared before Hull Magistrates’ Court on Friday, March 20, where she pleaded guilty to an offence of failing in her duty of care to ensure her waste was disposed of legally.

The council spokesperson said she told the court she had paid two men to take away her rubbish but had not checked whether they were authorised waste carriers.

She was fined £120 and ordered to pay £459.15 costs and a £48 victim surcharge.

Carl Skelton, director of streetscene services at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “Waste found dumped, like in this case, could have easily been put in a wheelie bin at home, which are provided by the council. 

“Even if you give your waste to someone else to dispose of you are still responsible for that waste and where it ends up. 

“Fly-tipping is never acceptable.”