Goodmayes man who allowed people to take his rubbish, later found dumped, is successfully prosecuted for fly-tipping

Published: 14 May 2026 dumped rubbish

A Goodmayes man who let people take rubbish from his front garden instead of disposing of it responsibly, was successfully prosecuted for fly-tipping after the waste was later found dumped on his street. 

Todor Antonov, aged 55, of Kinfauns Road was landed with a fine of over £1000 for the fly-tipping offence following the court prosecution led by Redbridge Council. 

There are many ways to legally and responsibly get rid of waste in Redbridge, including a free bulky waste collection service operated by Redbridge Council, with lots of information available on the council website: https://www.redbridge.gov.uk/bins-waste-and-recycling/

The case ended up in court following an investigation into bags of household waste, including boxes and clothing, found dumped on the pavement in Kinfauns Road, near to the junction with Goodmayes Road.

Redbridge Neighbourhood Enforcement Officers discovered the mess during their community patrols and found evidence from their investigation linking the mess to a local property, which subsequently led to Antonov being identified as the householder responsible for the waste. 

He was sent a letter and questionnaire, to be answered under caution, to account for the rubbish from his home being left on the road.  After failing to respond, Antonov was issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice of £1,000 for fly-tipping.  Despite being sent Council reminders the FPN remained unpaid, leading to court action.

Appearing at Barkingside Magistrates Court on Tuesday 24 February, charged with fly-tipping, Antonov stated he had seen people taking waste from the front of his property, that was later found discarded down the road he lived on. 

On hearing the evidence presented by the Council, the Magistrates were satisfied that the waste in the fly-tip had belonged to Antonov and he knowingly permitted others to take his waste that was then deposited on the street.  

Antonov was found guilty, landing him with a fine, along with court and council costs – all totalling £1207.20p

Leader of Redbridge Council, Cllr Kam Rai, said: “The vast majority of residents in Redbridge play their part in ensuring our borough remains clean. We have zero tolerance approach towards people who allow fly-tipping to take place. This prosecution should serve as a strong warning that we will continue taking tough action against those who violate our borough by fly-tipping.”

Fly-tipping has a big, negative impact on the whole community:

  • It costs the council to clear fly-tips - money that could have been spent on vital services such as education, and housing.
  • It causes an obstruction making it difficult for people to use the street, especially so for wheelchair users, the visually impaired, or parents with prams and young children.
  • It leaves neighbourhoods looking messy and undesirable to live in.
  • It attracts vermin such as mice and rats to the area.

 

If you spot a fly-tip in the borough you can easily report it online through the council’s Report It page:  https://www.redbridge.gov.uk/report-it/

All fly tips made known to the council are recorded and investigated, with enforcement action being taken if evidence is found. The council aims to clear all recorded fly-tips on council land and the highway within 24 hours of it being reported. You can also submit evidence of perpetrators or their vehicles on our Report It page which will aid enforcement investigations.

Alternatively, you can also report a variety of issues, from untidy front gardens and fly-tips, to missed bin collections, potholes and more at the touch of a button through our Love Clean Streets App. Find out more: https://www.redbridge.gov.uk/report-it/love-clean-streets-app

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