A Truro man has admitted fly-tipping after evidence was found linking him to the mound of waste on a bridle path.

Michael Pascoe, age 65, of 2 Orchard Close, Truro pleaded guilty at Bodmin Magistrates Court, to fly-tipping windows, doors, glass and other general waste on a bridle path near Baldhu, Truro on June 16, 2014.

A council spokesman said that evidence was found in the waste which led the council’s public protection and business team to the owner of the waste, who had paid Pascoe to dispose of it.

Mr Pascoe was given a 24 month conditional discharge and ordered to pay a £15 victim surcharge and the costs of the clean-up which were £296.64.

Lynn Carter from Cornwall Council said: “Cornwall Council continues to work hard to tackle issues of fly-tipping. Fly-tipping is not only unsightly but costs the Council thousands of pounds each year to clear up the mess.

"The council is keen to send out a message that this type of behaviour will not be tolerated. We will continue to respond, investigate and, where evidence is found, we will take the appropriate enforcement action.”

Fly-tipping can be reported on the Cornwall Council website at www.cornwall.gov.uk/reportit; via the Cornwall Council Facebook page.