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TYRE DUMPER FACES PRISON OR £20,000 FINE
   
  An illegal tyre dumper who received Scotlands first environmental ASBO last year has found himself in trouble again. This time he may be headed to prison to atone for his deeds.

On April 23 Joseph Abate has had guilty pleas lodged in his absence to illegally dumping hundreds of used car tyres. Abate was charged with disposing of tyres without a licence at a number of sites in Glasgow area between November 2004 and March 2006.

   
     
 
Abate a former Glasgow City Council employee, was convicted on similar charges last year. During those court proceedings he was described as a serial offender who caused “immense environmental damage.” This time around he faces up to six months in prison or a £20,000 fine.

As Part of your “duty of care” you should know where your waste tyres end up. Do you? If not call Andrew Mcminn Tel: 01325 379020 Credential Automotive.

 
     
 
   
 
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