Five fines handed out for fly-tipping outside recycling centres during Dundee bin strikes

Five fines have been issued for fly-tipping outside council recycling centres during the Dundee bin strikes.

Huge piles of rubbish were left outside the Baldovie and Riverside recycling centres as refuse workers took industrial action.

The recycling centres were shut during the strikes in late August, with locals urged to keep hold of items until they reopened.

But many dumped their rubbish instead – including large items like sofas, tables and cabinets.

Council leader John Alexander hit out at those responsible, branding it “unacceptable”.

When the centres reopened, Dundee City Council warned locals it had launched a probe to find those responsible for leaving the waste behind.

Signs went up outside the Baldovie and Riverside facilities stating: “Council aware. Fly-tipping crime investigation in progress.

“Area subject to ongoing monitoring.”

The Courier can now reveal the outcome of that probe.

Council issues £200 fixed penalty notices

A spokesperson for Dundee City Council said: “Five fixed penalty notices were issued for fly-tipped commercial waste at the city’s recycling centres during this period.

“Enforcement officers patrolled and operated across the city at this time.”

Fixed penalties for fly-tipping in Scotland are £200.

But if the case goes to court the fine can be up to £40,000.