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How AI CCTV Is Being Used to Tackle Illegal Dumping

Summary by eweek.com
Smile, Northamptonshire litterbugs, you’re on camera. UK-based West Northamptonshire Council is turning to AI in an effort to crack down on fly-tipping, the illegal dumping of waste, across the region. A new AI-powered CCTV camera tower will rotate between locations through January 2027, providing authorities with flexible surveillance coverage while helping identify offenders. The initiative marks a significant step in how local authorities are…

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Illegal dumping is a global problem. Despite the wide range of places where various types of waste can be safely disposed of, the number of illegal dumping sites is still increasing. Finding and fining those who have dumped the waste can be difficult. In the British county of West Northamptonshire, artificial intelligence will now monitor the maintenance of order.

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eweek.com broke the news in on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
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