The council is taking a ‘zero-tolerance approach’ to fly-tipping and has warned residents who fail to respond
The fly-tip discovered along Star Lane in St Mary Cray(Image: Bromley Council)
A Bromley woman caught after a large fly‑tip in the street has been ordered to pay £919, including a £440 fine. The fine was issued following an investigation that was sparked by the discovery of the huge amount of rubbish dumped in Star Lane, St Mary Cray in November 2025.
Among the rubbish dumped on Star Lane was a wooden fence panel, building waste, garden waste, empty cans of paint and plastic bags and bottles. When contacted Marie Lamb, of Swallowtail Close in Orpington, failed to respond to Bromley Council to provide information relating to the disposal of her waste.
The council issued a Section 108 Notice and a reminder letter was issued two weeks later, granting a further seven days to respond, but no response was received and prosecution followed.
Lamb was prosecuted on February 24 under the Single Justice Procedure. She was ordered to pay a fine of £440, a victim surcharge of £176 and £300 in prosecution costs, totalling £916.
A council spokesperson said: “We are continuing to target the fly-tippers with our zero-tolerance approach, and we do investigate all incidents of fly-tipping. If you receive an enquiry notice from the council, it is important to respond as it is a legal requirement, and you may have information which could help trace whoever dumped the rubbish.”
The spokesperson added: “If you are using someone to dispose of your bulky waste, please always make sure that whoever you hire is a bona fide waste carrier; this is ultimately part of your legal duty of care which will also help stop fly-tipping.”
Residents are reminded that waste must only be given to a licensed waste carrier and that checks should always be made to ensure waste is disposed of responsibly.
Residents can check that the person or business they are using to dispose of waste is a legally registered waste carrier. Fly‑tipping can be reported online at: www.bromley.gov.uk/report
Residents can also dispose of bulky items of waste at the Weekend Reuse and Recycling Centre on Baths Road or by booking an appointment for the council to collect items direct with details on the council’s website.
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