An Environment Agency surveillance operation on the illegal storage of waste refrigerators has resulted in a total fine of £20,000 for the company responsible.
On May 4, 2005, Van Dalen UK Ltd pleaded guilty at Chesterfield magistrates to two charges relating to it depositing and keeping waste on land without a Waste Management License.
The charge was brought by the Environment Agency under Section 33 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. The company was fined £10,000 on each of the two charges and ordered to pay £2857.00 costs.
Speaking after the case, Martin Turner, an Environment Agency officer involved in the investigation, said: ‘There are strict laws governing where waste can be stored. These are in place to protect the environment and human health. Van Dalen chose to disregard these, and have paid the price for this illegal and irresponsible behavior.’
The Environment Agency had reported that during multiple visits to the site over the past year inspection agents found illegal storage of these appliances.
In addition to finding waste refrigerators at the site inspection agents also found approximately 60 televisions stored at the site.
Van Dalen UK Ltd. was listed as the company leasing the land where the materials were being stored. There was no Waste Management License in place covering the land.
The site was cleared of all waste in June 2004. The company also co-operated with the Environment Agency and pleaded guilty as early as possible.
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