- Large-scale illegal dumping (367 tonnes) near homes during the pandemic sparked resident protests and health worries about rats and flies.
- The offender ran an unlicensed waste-collection service advertised on social media, charging about £20–£30 to remove household rubbish.
- He was jailed for nine months, the waste was cleared at public expense, and authorities warned the sentence sends a clear message against waste crime.
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