"London saw more than 440,000 fly-tipping incidents in the year 2023/24, with 50 incidents per every 1,000 residents more than double the English average. Data reveals that eight out of the ten worst locations in the country for fly-tipping are in the capital. It comes after more than a dozen London authorities increased fly-tipping penalties to 1,000 and hired more enforcement officers in an effort to combat the city's spiralling waste problem."
"According to environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, fly-tipping is defined as the illegal deposit of rubbish without a license. Fly-tippering culprits typically dump bin bags and furniture in a variety of locations, with pavements and roadways being the most common, but also on private land, alleyways and even waterways. Fly-tipping is a criminal offence subject to a penalty of up to 50,000 for large-scale offences or a 12-month prison sentence."
London experienced over 440,000 fly-tipping incidents in 2023/24, equating to 50 incidents per 1,000 residents, more than double the English average. Eight of the ten worst locations for fly-tipping are in London. Camden recorded 157 incidents per 1,000 residents, Hackney 127 and Westminster 120; Nottingham was the worst outside London at 92 per 1,000. Fly-tipping typically involves dumped bin bags and furniture on pavements, roadways, private land, alleyways and waterways. Penalties include fines up to 50,000 for large-scale offences or a 12-month prison sentence; some London authorities raised penalties to 1,000 and hired extra enforcement officers.
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