| Date of offence or contravention | Between 09 Jul 2009 and 09 Jul 2009 |
|---|---|
| Type of offence or contravention | Discard industrial waste by burning at an unlicensed site at Moolap on 09.07.10, contrary to s.27A(2)(a). |
| Background of offence or contravention | In 2006 , John Tsorotes and a business partner leased a property at 132-160 Point Henry Rd, Geelong. Over the next two years increasing volumes of industrial waste (including building and demolition waste) were accepted on the site and the landowner became increasingly concerned and requested the waste be removed. EPA attended the premises in 2009 and issued a Clean Up Notice. Tsorotes did not comply with the Notice. EPA also observed Tsorotes burning industrial waste. On 9 July 2010, EPA officers observed John Tsorotes burning waste. When the officers approached John Tsorotes to explain why he was burning the waste, Mr Tsorotes claimed he did so to keep nearby homeless people warm. EPA was of the view that burning amounted to discarded of industrial waste. This submission was accepted by the presiding Magistrate. |
| Date of court hearing | 6 July 2011 |
| Date of court order | 3 August 2011 |
| Judicial officer | Mr I. von Einem |
| Court and location | Geelong |
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Court orders made
Convicted and fined $1,402.
Costs: $7,149Updated