Hull City Council is urging business owners to act responsibly when managing the disposal of waste. The warning follows a business owner appearing at Hull Magistrates’ Court in relation to fly-tipping.
Mr Carl Ulliott appeared in court on Friday, July 18, and pleaded guilty to offences contrary to section 34(5) and (6) Environmental Protection Act 1990 and Section 48(1) Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. The council said that the fly-tipping offence took place behind residential properties on Woodgate Road, Hull, in November 2024.
As a result, Mr Ulliott received a £233 fine and must pay a £93 victim surcharge. He has also been ordered to pay £405 in costs and compensation to the council.
Hull City Council said that the case was passed onto the council’s legal team after Mr Ulliott failed to pay a fixed penalty notice issued in relation to the fly-tipping offence. In a statement, Councillor Charles Quinn, portfolio holder for environment at Hull City Council, said: “Fly-tipping is a crime that we do not tolerate in Hull.”
He continued: It is unsightly, potentially harmful to human health, and damaging to the environment. There is no excuse for businesses to not have lawful arrangements in place or for fly-tipping their waste.
“Everyone, including businesses, have a responsibility to look after our local environment and help tackle fly-tipping. Together, we can keep our city clean and safe for everyone.”
Services and schemes to dispose of waste in Hull
Following the prosecution, the council is continuing to advise residents and businesses to dispose of their waste properly through legitimate services. There are a number of services and schemes available, which are as follows:
For large items, residents can use the bulky household collection scheme. Households are eligible for one free collection per year of up to five items which can include cookers, dishwashers, fridges, mattresses, sofas etc. Any additional collections are £5.
There are three household waste and recycling centres located across the city, open every day from 10am – 5pm, which residents can use free of charge. All are modern facilities, designed to maintain and improve recycling within the city.
White electrical goods in working order can also be donated and/or collected free of charge to be sold at a discounted price in the Reuse Electrical Shop – a joint initiative with Dove House Hospice, ERYC, and FCC Environment – which aims to keep white goods in use for as long as possible.
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