A Carmarthenshire man has been sentenced after admitting responsibility for a series of fly-tipping offences.

Edward Bassett of Carmarthenshire has been sentenced for fly-tipping near Cillefwr Industrial Estate Johnstown, Carmarthen, the Local Authority has stated.

On Saturday, December 6, 2025, Carmarthenshire County Council Environmental Enforcement Officers attended the scene of a large-scale fly-tipping incident on private land adjacent to the railway track near Cillefwr Industrial Estate. The waste deposited at the location consisted of general household waste and building materials.

During their investigation, officers recovered evidence from the scene, leading to a detailed and protracted enquiry to identify those responsible.

The investigation ultimately identified Edward Bassett as the perpetrator. Mr Bassett was formally interviewed by Council officers and admitted that he had fly-tipped waste at the location on several occasions.

On 18 June 2026, Mr Bassett appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court, where he pleaded guilty to two offences: one charge contrary to Section 33 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and one charge contrary to Section 1 of the Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989.

For his guilty pleas, Mr Bassett was sentenced to a 12-month Community Order, including 200 hours of unpaid work. He was also ordered to pay prosecution costs of £2,403.24 and a Victim Surcharge of £140.

Carmarthenshire County Council’s Cabinet Member with responsibility for enforcement, Cllr Aled Vaughan Owen, said: “This case demonstrates the Council’s commitment to investigating incidents thoroughly and taking robust enforcement action against those responsible. We would encourage residents to continue reporting fly-tipping and to ensure that their waste is disposed of responsibly through authorised carriers and facilities.”

Carmarthenshire County Council says that it continues to take a zero-tolerance approach to environmental crime and will pursue enforcement action wherever sufficient evidence exists.

To report a fly-tipping incident, visit: Fly-tipping - Carmarthenshire County Council