A Cardiff resident whose waste was found fly-tipped in Barry is to be summonsed to appear before Cardiff Magistrates Court.

The resident paid an unlicensed waste carrier to dispose of her waste and subsequently refused to pay a Fixed Penalty Notice.

Fly-tipping Action Wales advises that "it is your duty to care where your waste is going".

"If you pay someone to take away your household rubbish or unwanted items, then to meet your Household Waste Duty of Care you must do the following:

"Check that the person or company taking your rubbish is a registered waste carrier. You can check online by visiting https://naturalresources.wales/checkWaste?lang=en .

"Always ask where your waste is going. If you don't make these checks then you could receive a £300 fine. You can also be prosecuted, with an unlimited fine."

The organisation also advises that you record any checks that you make, including the operator's registration number, keep a receipt which includes a description of the waste and company used and record details of the business or vehicle (registration, make, model, colour).

Bulky household waste can be disposed of via the Vale of Glamorgan Council. The following items can be left for kerbside collection, at £20 per three items and an extra £5 per item, up to five items.

• Beds and Sofas
• Mattresses
• Tables and Chairs
• Wardrobes
• Cookers and Dishwashers
• Fridge Freezers, Tumble Dryers and Washing Machines
• Carpet or Carpet Underlay (can be either bagged in black bags or rolled up. One item will comprise of a roll approximately 1.8 metres high with a width of 0.4 metres or two black bin bags filled with carpet or underlay with a maximum of 10 bags in total.)

Click HERE to book a collection.