A FOURTH prosecution has been successful over illegal waste dumping at a site in Kingsteignton.
The Environment Agency says its investigations into the site had now concluded after four convictions for disposing of waste.
Waste carrier Stephen White, 66, of Broadhempston, is the latest to be fined for his role in depositing waste on land at the site near Kingsteignton.
Between June 2019 and October 2021, White deposited an estimated 450 to 588 tonnes of waste at the site.
He was charged with depositing waste illegally and was told to pay £11,741, including a fine of £1,292.
He was also told to pay £7,650 in financial benefit, the Environment Agency’s costs, and a victim surcharge.
The Environment Agency investigation into the site led to jailing of landowner Christopher Garrett in 2024, and the fining of waste carriers DTM Grab Hire and David Gorton earlier this year.
Thousands of tonnes of mixed construction and demolition waste was found at the premises.
It is estimated it would cost at least £2.5 million to clear the site.
Registered waste carriers have a duty of care to ensure that they know where they are sending their waste and take steps to ensure that their waste is handled by legal sites.
An Environment Agency spokesperson said: ‘This has been a complex operation with multiple defendants, but we are pleased to have now concluded with four successful prosecutions.
‘This action shows that waste criminals will not get away with dumping, and we will take enforcement action against anyone who transports, disposes or stores waste illegally.’
Anyone who suspects illegal waste activity can report it anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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