Waterford woman fined €1,235 for illegal dumping
The illegal dumping was reported at Barrack Street Bring Back.
A Waterford woman has received a hefty fine for dumping waste illegally at Barrack Street Bring Bank.
She was found guilty in Waterford District Court to an offence under the Litter Pollution Act 1997.
She was penalised a total of €1,235 for illegal dumping.
In March 2023, an environmental inspector for Waterford City and County Council removed and searched a number of bags which had been left at the Bring Bank and found evidence linked to the woman.
A €150 litter fine was imposed but went unpaid, which led to her later prosecution.
She was represented by solicitor Hilary Delahunty and entered a guilty plea.
Eoin O’Herlihy acted on behalf of Waterford City and County Council outlined the facts of the case, showing photographs to Judge Staunton.
Judge Staunton accepted the plea and imposed costs of €1,085 in addition to the €150 litter fine.
Niall Kane, Senior Executive Engineer in the Environment Section of Waterford City and County Council said: "The penalty imposed here would have paid for a bin service for a number of years.
"Illegally dumping your waste will cost more in the long run. People who get a litter fine have 21 days to pay and if they don’t pay within this period, they face prosecution and much higher costs on conviction."
