Sheffield Man Jailed for Fly-Tipping After Fly-Tipped Waste Linked to Properties in Sheffield

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A 34-year-old man from Sheffield, Claire Lewis Dwayne Simpson, was found guilty of illegally dumping waste and failing to comply with notices at Chesterfield Magistrate's Court on July 17. Simpson operated a waste collection service advertised on social media and in March 2024, a vehicle was witnessed dumping waste on Gashouse Lane, Eckington. An investigation by North East Derbyshire District Council revealed that the waste originated from properties in Sheffield, where Simpson had collected the waste for £70 each. He did not have the relevant waste carrier licence at the time.

Key Takeaways:

  • Simpson was found guilty of three offences, including illegally depositing waste and failing to comply with notices.
  • The waste was dumped on Gashouse Lane, Eckington, in March 2024, and was linked to properties in Sheffield.
  • Simpson operated a waste collection service advertised on social media and collected waste from properties in Sheffield for £70 each.
  • He did not have the relevant waste carrier licence at the time of the incident.
  • The court ordered Simpson to pay North East Derbyshire District Council's costs of £4,409.21.
  • Simpson was jailed for 13 weeks for his role in the fly-tipping incident.
  • Councillor Stephen Pickering said that the case sends a clear message that illegal waste activity will not be tolerated in North East Derbyshire.
  • The incident highlights the importance of ensuring that waste collectors have the necessary licenses and follow proper procedures.

Statistics:

  • £4,409.21: The costs ordered to be paid by Simpson to North East Derbyshire District Council.
  • 13 weeks: The jail sentence imposed on Simpson for his role in the fly-tipping incident.
  • £70: The amount collected by Simpson from each property for the waste collection service.
  • March 2024: The month when the fly-tipped waste was dumped on Gashouse Lane, Eckington.

Sources:

  • "Man sentenced after fly-tipped waste linked to Sheffield properties" (no publication date mentioned)
  • "Fly-tipper given 13 weeks in prison and ordered to pay £4,400" (no publication date mentioned)