More than £8k in fines for fly-tipping and abandoning vehicles in Bedford council crackdown
Fly-tippers and people abandoning vehicles have been hauled to court by Bedford council in its latest crackdown.
The council’s enviro crime team has successfully prosecuted several people this November and December – with the offenders having to pay out a total of more than £8k in fines, costs and victim surcharges.
Among those prosecuted were:
Monika Rzepka, of Bedford – found guilty in their absence and ordered to pay £1,952 after abandoning a vehicle in Beauchamp Court.
Semo Asenov, of Bedford – found guilty in their absence and ordered to pay £2,230 following the illegal dumping of 15 bags of waste in Battison Street.
Emanuela Pavel, of Bedford – found guilty in their absence and ordered to pay £1,880 after being identified by CCTV in relation to an illegally dumped bed base in Endsleigh Road.
Subramaniam Mathy, of Kempston – ordered to pay £1,336 after pleading guilty to fly-tipping waste in Queens Drive.
Shila Chowdhury, of Bedford – pleaded guilty and was ordered to pay £563 after abandoning a vehicle in Gratton Road.
Adela Stoica, of Bedford – ordered to pay £536 after pleading guilty to fly-tipping a mattress and other household items in Chester Road.
Councillor Phillippa Martin-Moran-Bryant, portfolio holder for housing and regulatory services, said: “These prosecutions show that Bedford Borough Council will not hesitate to take action against those who disrespect our borough by dumping waste or abandoning vehicles. Fly-tipping is not only illegal - it damages our environment and spoils the places we’re all proud to call home. Our message is clear: think before you dump, because we will track you down and you will face the consequences.”
Residents can report fly-tipping at www.bedford.gov.uk/Fly-Tipping.
> The council is also reminding peoplt to make sure they dispose of their extra waste carefully over the festive period. Before paying anyone to take rubbish away, always check that they are a registered waste carrier. Unlicensed collectors may fly-tip waste illegally, leaving the householder facing a potential fine.
The council will be offering free drop-off points across Bedford Borough in January 2026, where trees will be chipped and composted. Details and locations will be available soon.