Mid Devon District Council has taken enforcement action following a recent case of fly-tipping on the A361, just off Junction 27.

After investigation of the dumped waste, the offender was found to be a resident from outside of the district who works in Mid Devon.

The individual was invited to an interview where they admitted to illegally dumping household waste in a lay-by. Following this admission a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) of £150 was issued, which has since been paid by the offender.

Councillor Josh Wright, Cabinet Member for Environment and Services said:

“This recent incident of fly-tipping is a reminder the Council will always take enforcement action against those who choose to pollute our beautiful district of Mid Devon. Our community and environment deserve better. We ask our residents to report fly-tipping so we can investigate and always dispose of their waste responsibly so we can look after our environment.”

The Council encourages the public to dispose of waste responsibly and report any instances of fly-tipping.

If you witness someone fly-tipping, or have information regarding a fly-tip, please report this by filling out our online form, or by calling Customer Services on 01884 255 255.

If you are unsure of how to dispose of your household waste or would like further assistance on waste and recycling issues, please check our dedicated waste and recycling webpages or call 01884 255 255.

If you need to make arrangements for large amounts of waste to be removed, please ensure that the person who takes control of your waste is licensed to do so. You can check online: https://environment.data.gov.uk/public-register/view/search-waste-carriers-brokers