A Heywood woman has been fined after a pile of waste was found fly-tipped with evidence of her address only a minute’s walk away from her home address, resulting in an appearance in court.
Jade Hedderman, of Manchester Road, was convicted at Manchester City Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 30 April for one offence of fly-tipping, contrary to s33(1) Environmental Protection Act 1990.
A member of the public reported the pile of household waste discovered dumped outside a property in Middleton Road in Heywood, situated around the corner from Ms Hedderman’s home.
Ms Hedderman was given the opportunity to attend an interview following the report and was sent 2 further letters inviting her to interview, which she ignored. A fixed penalty notice was then issued, but again, this was ignored.
Ms Hedderman failed to attend court, but she was convicted in her absence. She has been ordered to pay a total of £2,347, including a £660 fine, £264 victim surcharge, and £1,423 in costs within 28 days.
