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| Fly-tipping and Litter are both forms of “Environmental Crime”. The term "Environmental Crime" covers those activities, which are against the law and which are detrimental to the environment and quality of life. During 2005 and 2006 new powers and enforcement measures became available to tackle a range of environmental crimes affecting local environmental quality. |  |  |
| This was achieved by amending the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and by implementing the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005. What is the difference between litter and fly-tipping? Small items (most commonly materials associated with smoking, eating and drinking) that are improperly discarded or are spilt during business operations, will be classed as Litter rather than fly-tipping. As a guideline a single sack of rubbish should usually be considered fly-tipping rather than litter. For more information on litter and fly-tipping, please visit the Keep Britain Tidy website. Who do I report Litter and Fly-tipping to? All incidents of litter and fly-tipping should be reported to your district or borough council.
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Litter The Environmental protection Act, introduced in 1990 made littering a crime subject to a maximum fine of £2,500. The Act sets out standards of cleanliness for public places. These standards combine visual assessment of the amount of litter with fixed deadlines for cleaning up. This approach has changed the way councils operate. Instead of regular rounds, many councils now use a more flexible approach so they can respond quickly to unexpected problems. Litter doesn't just spoil how things look - it can also be a health hazard. Floor litter can attract rats and flies, which spread diseases. Dog fouling in public areas (another form of litter) is a serious health risk. Litter can also be lethal to wildlife. For example, drinks left in discarded bottles often attract small animals like mice, which can squeeze into the bottles but may drown or be unable to climb the smooth, sloping surfaces to get out. Discarded fishing lines can maim and kill water birds. Plastic bags can look like food to cows, sheep, horses and marine life, but can kill if swallowed. Back to Top | ||
Fly-tipping Most of our rubbish is disposed of in a responsible way. However, there are increasingly cases where people choose to tip their rubbish in the countryside or on other people's land. Fly-tipping is illegal and offenders can be fined up to £20,000 or face imprisonment. When reporting fly-tipping you should take note of:
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