A woman has been fined after a fridge freezer was dumped on land in Bolton.
Danielle McClements, 31, of Boston Street, Halliwell, was fined £40 and ordered to pay a £16 victim surcharge and £300 in costs for the offence.
She was found to have "knowingly caused controlled waste" to be deposited on land at the rear of Boston Street "without the authority of a current environmental permit".
This is contrary to section 33(1)(a), (6) and (8) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
The offence happened on or before January 9, 2026.
McClements pleaded guilty at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court on September 18, 2026.
A collection order was made for the court to apply for deductions from benefits, with reserve terms of £20 every month starting within 28 days.
An application was made for benefit deductions to recover the sum of £356, including the fine, surcharge and costs.
Dumping a freezer on land without permission is classed as "fly-tipping" by Bolton Council and can result in a substantial fine.
Homeowners have a legal responsibility to make sure unwanted appliances and other waste are disposed of properly rather than being abandoned on streets, pavements or other land.
In Bolton, people caught can be issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice, while more serious cases can be prosecuted through the courts.
Residents also have a duty of care when paying someone else to remove their waste and should make sure anyone they use is authorised to carry it.
This means householders could still face action if they hand a freezer or other rubbish to an unauthorised waste collector who subsequently dumps it illegally.
Old freezers should instead be disposed of through an authorised waste service.
Residents can arrange for large household items to be collected through Bolton Council's bulky waste service, while appliances can also be taken to an appropriate household waste recycling centre.
Some retailers also offer collection and recycling services for old appliances when delivering replacements.
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