Croydon Council has sent a clear message to anyone considering dumping waste illegally – we will find you, and we will take you to court.
A man from Thornton Heath, Muhammad Ali, 46, was successfully prosecuted for fly-tipping and ordered to pay £7,951 in penalties by Croydon Magistrates’ Court.
The offence took place in August 2023 when a councillor discovered a fly-tip on the green between Pollards Hill West and Pollards Hill South. Council officers traced the waste to Mr Ali’s business on London Road. Despite ongoing building works at the address, he failed to provide evidence of proper disposal.
Penalties included a fine of £890, the Council’s full costs of £6,705.71, and a victim surcharge of £356, totalling £7,951.71.
“Fly-tipping is a blight on our borough – it makes our streets look uncared for, it damages the environment, and it costs thousands of pounds in Council resources to clear. This court case shows that if you dump waste in Croydon, you will be held responsible and you will face the full weight of the law.
“Whether it’s abandoned cars, selling illegal tobacco products or fly-tipping, we won’t tolerate this behaviour in Croydon, and we will make those responsible pay for their actions.
“I take issues that damage Croydon seriously, and the Council is actively working to reduce these crimes, with several prosecutions planned over the coming months.”
– Jason Perry, Conservative Mayor of Croydon
If you see any fly-tipping in Croydon, please report it through Love Clean Streets.
