Cameras rolled out and higher fines considered in fly-tipping crackdown

SMILE FOR THE CAMERA: Neath Port Talbot to get new surveillance blitz in major fly‑tipping crackdown

According to Welsh Government figures, 42,171 fly‑tipping incidents were reported across Wales in the last year alone, with household waste making up 71% of the total. Ministers say the £23.1m investment aims to strengthen enforcement and clean up communities. The Welsh Government also says it has provided £1.6m directly to the Fly‑tipping Action Wales programme since 2022, supporting surveillance, enforcement and education. The national crackdo…

Fine for fly-tipping could rise in Welsh Government crackdown

Funding for new surveillance cameras and a review into fixed penalties for fly-tipping are part of a tougher stance being taken by the Welsh Government to tackle illegal dumping.

Wales announces funding for 150 fly-tipping surveillance cameras

The Welsh Government has announced funding for 150 new surveillance cameras to deter fly-tipping. Fly-tipping Action Wales, a Welsh Government-sponsored partnership coordinated by Natural Resources Wales, will provide local authorities with 150 new trail cameras to monitor fly-tipping hotspots. Since 2022, the Welsh Government has provided £1.6m to the Fly-tipping Action Wales programme, which works in partnership with local authorities to tackl…

Cameras rolled out and higher fines considered in fly-tipping crackdown

Funding for new surveillance cameras and a review into fixed penalties for fly-tipping are part of a tougher stance being taken by the Welsh Government to tackle illegal dumping. There were 42,171 fly-tipping incidents reported in Wales between April 2023 and March 2024, with 71% involving household waste. Now, due to Welsh Government funding, Fly-tipping […]