Tyre Dealer Fined Over Dodgy Waste Record-Keeping
A Derbyshire tyre dealer has been slapped with a £1,325 bill after failing to produce official waste transfer notes for 844 tyres he moved from his Swadlincote base.
Wayne Rogers Caught Skirting Waste Rules
Wayne Rogers, 40, who runs ECO Tyres from Rear of Church Street, Swadlincote, admitted his offence at Derby Magistrates Court on Monday 20 November. He was fined £518, with £600 costs and a £207 victim surcharge, totalling £1,325.
Environment Agency Clamps Down on Tyre Tycoon
Environment Agency officers first visited Rogers’ premises on 5 September after reports of numerous tyres being stored on site. When they returned on 11 October, the tyres were gone. However, Rogers failed to provide the legally required waste transfer notes documenting the movement of the tyres.
Repeated calls and emails from the agency were ignored. Rogers also failed to pay a fixed penalty notice for his failure to comply. Under duty of care legislation, all individuals handling waste must keep accurate records to ensure safe disposal.
Agency Issues Stark Warning
“The requirements to keep and produce waste transfer notes are in place to protect the public and environment,” a spokesperson said. “Failing to comply undermines legitimate businesses trying to operate within the law. Proper record-keeping ensures waste is disposed of correctly.”
“We hope this sentence sends a clear message: maintain and produce records when required. Illegal waste activity can be reported to the Environment Agency on 0800 807060.”
The Charge Explained
Rogers was charged with breaching Section 34(5) & 34(6) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and Regulation 35 of the Waste (England & Wales) Regulations 2011. He failed, on or before 11 November 2022, to provide waste transfer notes for 844 tyres removed from ECO Tyres’ unit between 5 September and 11 October 2022.
