A Dagenham man has been fined after being caught on CCTV fly-tipping waste into residential bins.

Mr A Ali, of Lowry Road, was prosecuted after depositing a large cardboard box and a black bag into bins meant for residents living above shops at the junction of Gale Street and Rugby Road.

The offence, which took place on 5 August 2025, was captured on council CCTV. Using bins intended for residents can cause them to overflow, creating an unpleasant environment and increasing the risk of further fly-tipping in the area. Despite being issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice and several reminders, no payment was made, leading to prosecution.

The case was heard at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on 26 May 2026. After initially failing to attend court and a warrant being issued, the defendant later pleaded guilty and was fined £750, along with a £300 victim surcharge and £534 in costs.

Councillor Syed Ghani, Cabinet Member for Enforcement and Community Safety said: “Fly-tipping is an illegal act that damages our neighbourhoods and places an unfair burden on residents.

“We will always take action against those who misuse residential facilities and ignore opportunities to resolve matters earlier. We are committed to using enforcement powers to keep Barking and Dagenham clean and safe for everyone.”