Lucca in Princes Avenue, Hull, has been fined after rubbish was found on a footpath.
Lucca in Princes Avenue, Hull, has been fined after rubbish was found on a footpath.

Hull restaurant fined more than £6,000 after rubbish dumped on footpath

Lucca in Princes Avenue has been fined £6,150 for failing to manage their waste properly.

Bags of rubbish from the restaurant were found dumped on a public footpath in Hinderwell Street, Hull.

The business also failed to have the appropriate provision in place for the collection and disposal of their waste.

Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for waste management at Hull City Council, said: “By taking a tough stance on enforcement, we can deter any potential offenders.

Waste dumped by Lucca in Hull.

Waste dumped by Lucca in Hull.

“We encourage members of the public not to shrink from reporting any perpetrators they see. We will prosecute, and when convicted we will name and shame in the hope that we can stamp out this anti-social behaviour.

Bags of rubbish from Lucca in Princes Avenue.“When searching for a company to dispose of your waste, it is vital that you check whether they are a registered waste carrier, otherwise you can end up with a hefty fine.”

Bags of rubbish from Lucca in Princes Avenue.

Bags of rubbish from Lucca in Princes Avenue.

Details of all registered waste carriers can be found by contacting the Environment Agency by calling 03708 506 506, or visiting their website.

Hull City Council also provides a waste collection and disposal service for businesses. To find out more, call 01482 300 300, or visit the website.

The restaurant was prosecuted under sections 33(1), 34(1)(b), 34(1)(c), and section 47(6) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

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