Ballymoney man fined £1,200 for illegal depositing and disposal of controlled waste

Mr George Peden (70) of Glenlough Road, Ballyboyland Quarry, Ballymoney, was today found guilty and fined £1,200 for breaches of waste management legislation at Coleraine Magistrates' Court.

Officers from the Northern Ireland Environment Agency investigated a site at a disused quarry on the Tummock Road, Ballymoney, owned by Mr George Peden on 8 August 2007. During the investigation Mr Peden admitted that he was aware of waste being deposited with his permission. The site did not have a waste management licence/exemption to keep controlled waste on site or planning permission.

Notes to Editors

1. George Peden pleaded guilty to the following charges under The Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Article 4(1)(a) £400, Article 4(1)(b) £400 and Article 4(1)(c) £400 plus costs of £115.

2. The charges relate to the depositing, keeping and disposing of controlled waste.

3. All media inquiries should be directed to the Department of Environment Press Office on 028 9054 0003. Out of office hours please contact the duty press officer via pager number 07699 715 440 and your call will be returned.