CCTV cameras showed Rayko Zahariev dumping “a large white bulky household item” from the back of his van in Edmonton, reports Nicholas Davis

A CCTV still of the van (dark blue) caught in the act of fly-tipping — A CCTV still of the dark blue van driven by Rayko Zahariev caught in the act of fly-tipping (credit Enfield Council)

An Enfield man who showed “blatant disregard” has been fined almost two grand for fly-tipping.

The defendant pleaded guilty to illegally dumping household waste in Edmonton after being prosecuted by Enfield Council, which has highlighted the case as an example of it demonstrating a “zero-tolerance policy” to fly-tipping offences.

CCTV cameras showed Rayko Zahariev, aged 34 and from Enfield, dumping “a large white bulky household item” from the back of his van in Nobel Road, Edmonton.

Zahariev carried out the illegal activity during the early morning on 17th July 2024. After he was caught on CCTV and investigated by the council he pleaded guilty to the charge brought against him on 13th November 2025.

The district judge ordered Zahariev to pay a fine of £475, alongside the council’s costs of £1,352 and a victim surcharge of £140. In total, this amounted to £1,967.

Prior to the court case, the council’s waste enforcement team contacted Rayko Zahariev, but he failed to
respond to letters and ignored requests to assist with the investigation.

Zahariev was warned that failure to pay the fine and costs may result a visit from bailiffs or being taken into
custody.

Rick Jewell, the council’s cabinet member for transport and waste, said: “The defendant in this case has shown a blatant disregard for the council and the law by thinking he could dump his waste on our streets and get
away with it.

“We have a have a zero-tolerance policy on fly-tipping in Enfield. We offer all residents a free bulky waste doorstep
collection and provide two facilities for the disposal of household waste at Barrowell Green and Edmonton Eco Park.”

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