A man from Harrow has been fined more than £4,000 after being linked to a fly-tipping incident in Enfield and failing to cooperate with the council’s investigation.
Mr Cornel Mui, of HA3, was prosecuted by Enfield Council after a vehicle registered to him was caught on CCTV fly-tipping in Kenninghall Road, N18, on 5 June 2025.
The council issued him with a Section 108 notice under the Environmental Protection Act 1995, requiring him to assist with its investigation. However, Mui did not respond.
He also failed to attend Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on 22 January 2026. The case went ahead in his absence and he was found guilty.
The judge ordered him to pay a £2,000 fine, an £800 victim surcharge and full prosecution costs of £1,279 — bringing the total to £4,079.
Prior to the court hearing, Enfield Council’s Waste Enforcement team had contacted Mui for help with their enquiries, but he did not cooperate.
Cllr Rick Jewell, Cabinet Member for Transport and Waste at Enfield Council, said: “Illegal rubbish dumping is not a small issue. It makes our streets look dirty, attracts rats and pests, and makes life worse for local families.
“It is unfair on residents who take pride in their area and dispose of their waste properly.
“We are determined to tackle fly-tipping wherever it happens. When people ignore our letters, refuse to help with investigations, or fail to turn up to court, we will not back down. We will use every power available to us to hold offenders to account.
“If you dump rubbish in Enfield or ignore our enforcement action, you will face serious consequences.
“We are committed to keeping our neighbourhoods clean, safe and something our community can be proud of.”
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