A £400 fixed penalty notice (FPN) has been issued following an incident of fly-tipping at the Global Centre of Rail Excellence’s Nant Helen Site.
The notice was issued after Powys County Council officers investigated the illegal dumping of waste at Onllwyn, near Ystradgynlais, which happened on 23 December 2025.
The council’s Environmental Protection Team used CCTV footage from the site to identify the owner of a silver Ford Transit van, from Neath Port Talbot, who has since paid £200 (fee reduced due to early payment).
By accepting the fixed penalty notice they have avoided further legal action.
Under Section 33 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the person who controls the use of a vehicle from which waste is dumped can be held responsible when fly-tipping occurs.
Councillor Richard Church, Powys County Council’s Cabinet Member for Legal and Regulatory Services said: “Fly-tipping is an environmental crime that damages our communities, blights the countryside and places an unnecessary financial burden on taxpayers. We take all reports of illegal waste dumping seriously and will investigate incidents wherever evidence is available.
“Residents and businesses have a legal duty to ensure their waste is disposed of correctly. We encourage everyone to use authorised waste carriers and legitimate disposal facilities.”
Anyone witnessing fly-tipping in Powys is encouraged to report it, providing as much information as possible, including vehicle details, photographs and the location of the incident. Reports can be submitted through an online form on the council’s website: https://en.powys.gov.uk/article/4073/Report-fly-tipping
