Four individuals have been convicted for illegally dumping waste at a Devon site, with the latest fine exceeding £11,000. Stephen White, a 66‑year‑old waste carrier from Totnes, was ordered to pay £11,741, including a £1,292 fine and £7,650 in costs and benefit charges. He had deposited between 450 and 588 tonnes of construction and demolition waste at Little Lindridge Farm between June 2019 and October 2021. The landowner, Christopher Garrett, was sent to jail in 2024, while the companies DTM Grab Hire and David Gorton were fined earlier this year. Remediation costs are estimated at over £2.5 million. The Environment Agency said the action shows that illegal waste is not tolerated and that enforcement will continue. People who suspect illegal activity can report to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
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