Man given prison sentence for illegally dumping 367 tonnes of waste (opens original article in a new tab)

A man was sentenced to three concurrent nine-month prison terms for illegally dumping 367 tonnes of waste through an unlicensed waste collection business during the pandemic.

• Man given three concurrent nine-month prison terms for illegally dumping 367 tonnes of waste.
• Coulter operated an unlicensed waste collection business during the pandemic, charging £20-£30 to remove household waste.
• Judge described the case as one of 'high culpability' with 'risk of harm' from the dumping.