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Wandsworth Council is trialling pavement stencils in known fly-tipping hotspots as a deterrent. The council will also showcase enforcement actions on social media during Fly-Tipping Fortnight and is developing a new multi-year strategy to increase enforcement.
Lewisham Council is offering microgrants of up to £1,000 to residents and community groups for projects addressing fly-tipping. The initiative comes as the borough faces a high number of incidents and significant spending on waste management.
Bensham Manor recorded 8,774 fly-tipping incidents between January and July 2026, with Brigstock Road identified as the borough's most affected street. However, council figures suggest reporting methods may be inflating the numbers.
Liam Shrivastava, Lewisham's first directly-elected Green Mayor, has passed his 100-day milestone. His administration has initiated a review into cooperation with immigration enforcement and reported clearing over 11,000 fly-tipping sites since May 2026.
The UK government has raised the maximum fine for fly-tipping to £5,000, aiming to tackle Croydon’s record 53,000 incidents in 2024-2025. However, Croydon Council issued only 310 fixed-penalty notices in the past 10 months, raising questions about enforcement.
A Birmingham man has been ordered to pay £3,905 after dumping mattresses, a fridge freezer and other waste outside Buzz Bingo Hall in Barkingside. Redbridge Council prosecuted Martin Stokes in his absence after he ignored a court summons and previous fines.
Barnet residents face growing fly-tipping problems as London records 481,088 incidents in 2024/25, an 8% rise. Experts cite high disposal costs, inadequate housing, and organised crime as key factors, while ministers allocate £45m to tackle waste crime.
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