The 31-year-old 'left his waste out and expected others to clean it up'
An Oldham man has been taken to court after leaving bags of rubbish on the pavement near to his home. Martin McDonagh appeared at Tameside Magistrates Court after leaving rubbish on the ground close to his house on County Street, and failing to put it into his wheelie bin.
He was fined £80 and ordered to pay £200 costs by magistrates, as well as a £34 victim surcharge. The prosecution comes as Oldham Council continues its Don’t Trash Oldham campaign.The local authority says extra resources have been invested into tidying up every ward in the borough, with work currently taking place in Hollinwood. But the council insists it needs the support of residents to keep the borough free of dumped waste, litter and fly-tipping.
"It makes an area look untidy, can attract rats and vermin and takes up space that is needed for other residents, such as social activities or an area for children to play in. If your grey bin regularly gets full then consider if you can recycle more of your waste to help your community and help the environment.
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