Illegal dumpers caught on camera in Anderlecht, face hefty fines

A neighbor's video captured two people dumping more than 50 bags of construction waste onto a sidewalk in Anderlecht, Belgium. The incident occurred near glass recycling bins in the Prévinairestraat. The footage, shared on social media, quickly led to the identification of the van involved.

Police located the van in Kuregem, and authorities have initiated proceedings against the individuals responsible. The van bore the logo of Sibelga, a Brussels public utility company. A Sibelga spokesperson clarified that the vehicle was no longer part of their fleet, stating that while logos are typically removed before sale, this one was missed. The company plans to file a complaint, considering themselves a victim.

The perpetrators face a substantial fine in Anderlecht, which can reach 2,500 euros per cubic meter of illegally dumped waste. Officials estimate the dumped material to be between 8 and 10 cubic meters, potentially resulting in a fine as high as 25,000 euros.

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Normally those vans are completely stripped of logos before sale, but in this case that went wrong. 0.1 percent slip through the net.