Reckless: Unauthorised or harmful deposit, treatment or disposal etc of waste / Illegal discharges to air, land and water1

Offence category Starting Point Range
Reckless    
Category 1 26 weeks’ custody High level community order or Band F fine – 12 months’ custody
Category 2 High level community order Medium level community order or Band E fine – 26 weeks’ custody
Category 3 Medium level community order Low level community order or Band D fine – Medium level community order or Band E fine
Category 4 Low level community order Band C fine – Low level community order or Band D fine