Daventry District Council (DDC) has been cracking down on flytipping in the last few weeks, issuing people with on-the-spot fines and cautions under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

In September a Crick resident was given a £75 fixed penalty notice after dumping some household waste in Yelvertoft.

Last month a Daventry resident was also fined after flytipping on the Southbrook, and so far this month someone from West Haddon has been given a fixed penalty notice for dumping waste on roads in the area.

While most flytippers are fined, more serious cases can end up in court where the maximum penalty is a £50,000 fine and up to five years imprisonment.

Councillor Catherine Boardman, environmental portfolio holder at DDC, said: “I would urge anyone who is considering dumping their waste illegally to think again and dispose of your rubbish in the correct manner, otherwise you could end up facing a hefty fine or even imprisonment.

“If you are paying someone else to take your rubbish away, however small the amount, make sure they are licensed to carry waste.”