The vehicle, a Ford Transit tipper, was caught as part of Bromley Council’s ongoing initiative to prevent fly-tipping.
The vehicle was found in the vicinity of Star Lane and was seized following work by council officers, supported by police.
An investigation is currently ongoing, with the owner of the vehicle being encouraged to come forward.
The council stated that the seized vehicle could be crushed, depending on the outcome of the investigation.
The vehicle seizure occurred in the area surrounding Star Lane, where a court injunction is currently in place to thwart fly-tipping activities in and around St Paul’s Cray Hill Country Park.
A council spokesperson said: “Given the ongoing investigation, we are limited in what we can say right now, but the owner of the vehicle is encouraged to come forward and claim it.
“It remains as important as ever, though, that residents and businesses make checks on anyone they are entrusting to dispose of their waste.
“Remember to make sure that the person or company is a licensed waste carrier.
“Failure to make these checks could result in prosecution if your waste is subsequently found fly-tipped.”
To reclaim the vehicle, the owner must prove their ownership and provide valid insurance information.
More details can be obtained from the council.
The vehicle was seized under Section 5 of the Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989, which prohibits the transporting of controlled waste without registration.
Residents are strongly advised to always verify the credibility and licensing of any tradesperson or company they hire to dispose of waste.
They are urged to confirm their waste carrier licence and to verify the types of waste they are authorised to handle.
This can be done via the Environment Agency website or by calling 03708 506 506.
Failure to make these checks could result in prosecution if the waste is later discovered to have been fly-tipped.
The council is also keen to encourage the public to report any enviro crimes via their online platform.
Those who provide information that leads to the successful prosecution of offenders could receive a reward of up to £500.
This forms part of the council’s enviro crime reward scheme with rewards of up to £500 available for information leading to the successful prosecution of offenders.
