A MAN from Abergele who repeatedly fly-tipped items in an alleyway in Pensarn has been spared jail.

Marc Philip Wilson, 33, of Maes Canol, was sentenced to 18 weeks’ imprisonment, suspended for a year-and-a-half, at Llandudno Magistrates’ Court yesterday (February 20).

He had previously admitted seven counts of depositing waste without an environmental permit, and a charge of failing in his duty of care to properly dispose of the waste.

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Wilson fly-tipped items including household bin bags, furniture, chairs, wood, carpets, paint pots, builder rubble, one-tonne “dumpy bags” and a Moses basket.

A joint investigation was carried out by Conwy County Borough Council, North Wales Police and Fly Tipping Action Wales.

Magistrates ordered Wilson to pay Conwy County Borough Council £650 in compensation.

Wilson was also handed a criminal behaviour order, banning him from entering the alleyway where he fly-tipped, running rear of Marine Road, Pensarn, between the roads known as Meirion and Berllan.

Cllr Geoff Stewart, cabinet member for regulatory, neighbourhood and the environment, said: “Environmental crime is taken very seriously by this authority.

“Cases are investigated and when there is sufficient evidence to identify those who have fly-tipped, appropriate action will be taken, including prosecution through the courts.

“It’s also important for residents to remember they have a duty to make sure that any waste removers they use are licenced.”

District Inspector Kevin Smith, of North Wales Police, added: “Environmental crime impacts everyone.

“It has a detrimental impact on businesses, those who visit North Wales and the quality of life of the community and residents. 

“It is important that we recognise that we all have a part to play in reducing this impact.”

Neil Harrison, team leader for Fly Tipping Action Wales, said: “It remains the case that around 70 per cent of all fly-tips contain waste from households.

“Which is why we are urging residents to watch out for unregistered illegal waste carriers, like Marc Philip Wilson, who fly-tip waste to avoid the legal cost of disposal.

“Residents can support the work of Conwy’s waste officers by always checking the person who removes waste from their home has a licence.

“Waste carrier licences can be checked via www.naturalresources.wales/CheckWasteLicence, or by calling 0300 065 3000.

“If anyone suspects someone is involved in illegal waste activity, they can report it via Natural Resources Wales’ incident hotline on 0300 065 3000.”