Man fined for fly-tipping bathroom waste near Andover
A man has been ordered to pay over £1,700 after admitting to fly-tipping bathroom fittings and household waste in Privet Lane near Andover.
Around 19 April 2024, Christian Godwin, 29, from Newbury, was hired to fit a new toilet, cistern and basin at a home in Aldershot and dispose of the old ones.
The waste, which included a toilet, cistern, sink, as well as wood, polythene, plumbing fittings, cardboard boxes and packaging, was later found dumped in Privet Lane, near Andover.
Appearing at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court on 20 January 2026, Mr Godwin pleaded guilty and was ordered to pay a £520 fine, a £208 victim surcharge and £1,000 in costs.
Councillor David Drew, portfolio holder for recycling and environmental services at Test Valley Borough Council, said: "Fly-tipping harms our communities and the environment. It creates mess, it costs taxpayers money to clear up, and it is completely unacceptable. We’re pleased with the outcome of this case, and we’ll continue to take action against anyone who thinks it’s okay to dump waste in our borough."
Residents can report fly tipping online at www.testvalley.gov.uk/fly-tipping.