Is fly-tipping illegal in the UK?
Fly-tipping waste is illegal and therefore if you fly-tip you are committing a serious offence and can be prosecuted. There are several pieces of legislation relating to flytipping. In England, Wales and Scotland, the main legislation is the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA 1990), Sections 33, 34 and 59.
What does fly-tipping mean in Britain?
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Fly-tipping is defined as the ‘illegal deposit of any waste onto land that does not have a licence to accept it’. In 2016/17 more than one million incidences of fly-tipping were dealt with by councils in England.
Why is fly-tipping so common in the UK?
While awareness of fines for fly-tipping is relatively high, there is a very low perceived threat of getting caught. Overall, disposing of waste irresponsibly is often perceived as the cheapest and most convenient option and this appears to drive some fly-tipping behaviour.
How much does fly-tipping cost the UK?
The cost of fly-tipping on private land is estimated to cost up to £150 million a year, in comparison to the cost of clearance of fly-tipping to local authorities in England at nearly £50 million.
Is fly-tipping a criminal record?
Fly-tipping is a serious criminal offence which carries a fine of up to £50,000 (unlimited if the case goes to the Crown Court) or an offender can even be sent to prison. Prosecution, which can result in a criminal record if found guilty by the courts. You could be fined by the Local Authority up to £400.
Can you go to jail for fly-tipping?
Fly-tipping is a serious criminal offence which carries a fine of up to £50,000 (unlimited if the case goes to the Crown Court) or an offender can even be sent to prison.
Is it illegal to fly-tip?
Fly-tipping is illegal and we will take action against anyone we catch dumping rubbish. Report a fly-tip. The Council will only clear up fly-tips on land that we are responsible for.
Do police deal with fly-tipping?
In summary, local authorities are responsible for dealing with most types of small-scale fly-tipping.