A MAN has been ordered to pay £1,070 after illegally disposing commercial waste in a household recycling centre.

David Furnell, 48, from Hereford, pleaded guilty at Hereford Magistrates Court on Friday to two counts of unlawful waste disposal.

Furnell, who runs a house clearance business, used Hereford Household Recycling Centre to illegally dispose of commercial waste which he had been paid to remove by his customers.

He pleaded guilty to transporting and disposing of his commercial waste illegally.

Household recycling centres in Herefordshire can only be used by residents to dispose of their own household waste.

He was ordered to pay fines, costs and charges totalled £1,070.

Marc Willimont, Herefordshire Council’s Head of Regulatory and Development Management Services, said: “Mr Furnell’s unlawful use of a household waste facility allowed him to avoid paying for commercial waste disposal through an authorised person – which was instead paid for by the public.

“Herefordshire Council will continue to ensure that resident and business waste is disposed of responsibly, and that those who abuse the service will be prosecuted.”

The council's community protection team will investigate unlawful waste disposal and fly tipping cases that are reported via the Herefordshire Council website or by calling 01432 261761.

You can visit: www.herefordshire.gov.uk/recycling for information about responsible waste disposal for residents and businesses.