Fly-tipper fined £500 after dumping rubbish on East Lothian beach
A fly-tipper has been fined £500 by the local authority after dumping around 30 wooden pallets at an East Lothian beach.
The incident happened at Longniddry Bents on November 8.
The offender was spotted unloading the pallets from the back of a vehicle, prompting an investigation by East Lothian Council’s Community Protection Team. The fly-tipper was later fined £500.
East Lothian Council said: “Fly-tipping not only damages the environment but also poses a risk to public health and wildlife. Irrespective of the location or the amount of waste dumped, our officers will fully investigate all reports and take the appropriate action against offenders.”
Fly-tipping can be reported to the East Lothian Council by submitting an online form, via email at [email protected], or calling 01875 824307.