Northampton business fined more than £4,300 after admitting four fly-tipping offences in town
A Northampton business has been ordered to pay more than £4,300 after admitting four fly-tipping offences involving waste dumped on two streets in the town.
Momo Land Ltd, based at House of Momo, 324 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, pleaded guilty to four offences following an investigation by West Northamptonshire Council, a statement released has confirmed.
The offences related to three fly-tipping incidents on Wellingborough Road and another in an alleyway on Lutterworth Road between February and March 2026, the council said.
Officers from the council's environmental crime team investigated the incidents and discovered evidence linking waste found at all four locations to the business.
The council confirmed that Momo Land Ltd co-operated with officers throughout the investigation.
A representative of the company appeared at Wellingborough Magistrates' Court on October 6, where guilty pleas were entered on its behalf to four offences under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the council said. The company was fined £2,000 and ordered to pay an £800 victim surcharge and £1,546.49 in prosecution costs, bringing the total financial penalty to £4,346.49.
Councillor Andrew Last, West Northamptonshire Council's cabinet member for HR, corporate and regulatory services, said: “Fly tipping is totally unacceptable and a huge problem for all councils. It attracts vermin, causes litter and gives a negative impression of our town centre.
“Whether you are a local business or resident, it is everyone’s responsibility to ensure they dispose of their waste properly. This could be via an allocated bin, a registered waste collection service, a legitimate skip company, or our bulky waste service.
“This case sends a strong message to those who may be tempted to fly tip. Our enforcement officers regularly patrol our town centres and breaches could result in a costly fine or formal enforcement action.”
Businesses have a legal duty to ensure waste generated through their operations is stored, transported and disposed of responsibly.
They must also maintain appropriate records demonstrating compliance, which council environmental crime officers can request to inspect.
The council is encouraging residents and businesses to report fly-tipping incidents through its website or app, including sharing CCTV, doorbell camera or dashcam footage where available.
Businesses can check whether waste carriers are registered through the Environment Agency's public register before arranging collections.
Commercial waste disposal services are also available on a pay-as-you-go basis at the Sixfields and Ecton Lane household waste recycling centres in Northampton.