The Countryside Alliance reports a 300% rise in fly-tipping in some areas as people use the lockdown to have a clear-out.


Coronavirus lockdown sees huge rise in fly-tipping across UK

More than one million incidents of fly-tipping were dealt by local authorities last year, new figures show.

Fly-tipping incidents reported in England top 1m and are worst in a decade

Nobody convicted of fly-tipping since new guidelines in 2014 has been given the maximum fine or prison time.

Town hall chiefs are calling for a faster, more effective legal system to secure hard-hitting fines for illegally dumping waste.

The rising cost of clearing up a record number of illegally dumped items - which ranged from fridges animal carcasses - has been revealed.

Research by ITV News has found a worrying rise in asbestos being illegally dumped across the UK, with a 14% increase in the last year alone.

The country is suffering from a "fly-tipping epidemic", the head of Keep Britain Tidy has said.

Almost £50 million of taxpayers money was spent clearing more than 900,000 cases of fly-tipping in England in the last year.

One man's lucky accident helped us to shine a light on the illegal dumping in broad daylight - but why are so many getting away with it?

In response to our Grot Spot Britain series, you sent in photos of fly-tipping in your area.

Could an increase in fees for waste disposal be contributing to Britain's fly-tipping problem?

Whether it is a bin bag full or a lorry load - whether in a city centre or a country lane, illegal waste is blighting our communities.


An ITV News investigation reveals fly-tipping is on the rise in parts of the UK, with Haringey Council reporting almost 40,000 incidents.

A man who dumped his ex-wife's belongings in her front garden has to pay more than £2,300 after he was convicted of fly-tipping.

The Communities and Local Government Committee said the Treasury should hand over some of the money to help clean up Britain's streets.
