Fly-Tipper Lumped With 10-Year ASBO

The leader of a fly-tipping gang has been handed down a 10-year ASBO for his connections to the fly-tipping of hundreds of thousands of tyres. According to the London Borough of Newham, Malcolm Regan (44) coordinated an operation in which tyres were dumped at locations around Newham, including outside Stratford Magistrates' Court and in a river next to the Olympic Park. During the hearing at Stratford Magistrates’ Court on 25 February 2010, District Judge Peter Wain granted the ASBO in his absence. He also branded him a “serious and prolific fly-tipper.” If he breaches the ASBO he faces a £5,000 fine or up to 5 years’ in prison.

The court heard how tyres linked to Regan had been discarded at locations in the borough over the past few years, including Pudding Mill River in 2007 which is located next to the Olympic site in Stratford. Other locations include New Mount Street at the rear of Stratford Magistrates’ Court and Marshgate Lane and Stanley Road in Stratford.

Street Scene Enforcement Officers from Newham Council say it is impossible to calculate how many illegally dumped tyres Regan is linked to but estimate that the number runs into hundreds of thousands. They also estimate the tyres have cost hundreds of thousands of pounds to clean up.

The court was told how Regan, whose last known address was Chariot Close, E3, used false documents to claim he was authorised to dispose of the tyres. Vehicles traced back to him were captured on CCTV at locations where tyres were found dumped. Many of the tyres were found ‘knitted’ together in a tight stack to ensure the maximum amount could be disposed of in the space available – a method Regan is renowned for.

The ASBO, which applies to the whole of England and Wales, prevents him from: Carrying controlled waste material, particularly tyres, in a vehicle unless holding a valid permit; being in possession of false documentation relating to the transport or disposal of controlled waste, including tyres; storing controlled waste, particularly tyres, unless in possession of a relevant permit; exporting controlled waste, particularly tyres unless in possession of a relevant permit; employing, paying or arranging for another person to handle, transport or dispose of controlled waste, particularly tyres; associating with four named people in the disposal, transportation and handling of controlled waste, particularly tyres; and finally disposing of controlled waste unless in possession of a permit.

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