Five people have been successfully prosecuted in connection with fly-tipping offences, including two for illegally dumping waste and three for failing to cooperate with investigations.
The prosecutions, secured by Blaenau Gwent Council, form part of its ongoing campaign to tackle waste crime and protect the environment.
Councillor Tommy Smith, cabinet member for neighbourhoods and environment, said: "Fly-tipping is completely unacceptable and impacts our communities, and the environment.
"These prosecutions send a clear message that we are active in identifying offenders and are prepared to take firm action against those who choose to dump waste illegally."
William Johnson, director of WJ Roofline Ltd, pleaded guilty after a van bearing his company’s logo was caught on video dumping controlled waste near Cwmcrachen Caravan Site in Nantyglo.
Johnson, 34, from Pontypool, was fined £1,333 and ordered to pay a £533 surcharge and £1,196 in costs.
He admitted to allowing the escape of waste and failing to provide evidence of proper disposal arrangements.
Craig Hucklebridge, 36, from Ebbw Vale, was also prosecuted after CCTV showed him dumping a black refuse bag in a lay-by near Oak Street in Abertillery.
Hucklebridge did not pay a fixed penalty notice and later pleaded guilty in court to fly-tipping.
He was fined £400 and ordered to pay £1,426 in costs and a £160 victim surcharge.
Three others were prosecuted for failing to co-operate with fly-tipping investigations.
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Ashley Martin, 37, from Cwm, did not assist with inquiries into an incident on Cemetery Road.
He was found guilty of an offence under the Environment Act and fined £600, plus £751 in costs and a £240 victim surcharge.
Christina Seaward, 46, from Cwmbran, was fined the same amount for failing to help investigate dumping at Tafarnaubach Industrial Estate in Tredegar.
Lauren Williams, 33, from Rhymney, was prosecuted for not assisting with an investigation into illegal waste disposal in Ebbw Vale and was fined £600, ordered to pay £652 in costs, and a £240 victim surcharge.
Blaenau Gwent Council said the prosecutions reflect its "proactive approach" to using enforcement powers to identify and hold offenders accountable.
Anyone with information about fly-tipping in Blaenau Gwent is urged to contact the council on 01495 311556.
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