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£1,000 Fine for Cardboard Next to Full Tesco Bin
30 Jun
Summary
- Man received a £1,000 fine for placing cardboard by overflowing recycling bins.
- New Forest District Council claims bins are emptied three times weekly.
- The fine was reduced to £150 on appeal for failure to control household waste.
A man in New Forest was fined £1,000 after leaving a cardboard box beside an overflowing recycling bin at a Tesco store. Lee Reynolds stated the bins were already full and waste was scattered. He placed his box neatly, intending to recycle responsibly.
New Forest District Council initially issued a fly-tipping penalty, which was later reclassified as 'failure to control household waste'. The fine was reduced to £150 if paid promptly. The council noted that while they encourage recycling, placing waste next to full containers is considered fly-tipping and an offense.
The council also mentioned that additional signage was installed on May 20, 2026, prior to this incident, as they have observed an increase in fly-tipping at the location. They also highlighted that recycling containers are emptied three times a week.
