A fly-tipper from London has learnt a ‘harsh lesson’ after dumping waste in Buckinghamshire.

The police arrested Abdul Azim, 43, from London, after he failed to attend a court summons in April over fly-tipping in on Lower Road in Gerrards Cross in December last year.

He appeared at High Wycombe Magistrates Court on May 10, where he pleaded guilty to the charge.

A council fly-tipping probe revealed the source of the waste to be a householder in West London. She told the officers she had hired Azim as a contractor for DIY works and to dispose of some waste for her.

Azim revealed in court he had lost his job because of the incident and subsequently his home because he could no longer afford the rent.

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He admitted the incident was “a harsh lesson learnt.”

He was ordered to pay a £200 fine, £80 victim surcharge and £1,140 for the council’s costs, making his total £1,360.

Buckinghamshire Council’s cabinet member for climate change and environment Gareth Williams said: “This was a protracted investigation involving several different witnesses and once again shows that we have a proactive enforcement team who actively target fly-tipping. They will vigorously pursue offenders and wherever possible see that they are made accountable for their actions.”

Data from the council shows that around 70 percent of fly-tipped waste comes from London and other areas outside Buckinghamshire.

Fly-tipping anywhere in Bucks can be reported online to the council via FixMyStreet.