fly-tipping

British

noun

the deliberate dumping of rubbish in an unauthorized place

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Lib Dem leader Roger Harmer's mantra is "clean up the city, end the bin strike and deal with fly-tipping and litter across our streets".

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Alongside potholes, fly-tipping is one of the biggest issues on her mind.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The party says the payouts would help council enforcement officers tackle the "environmental emergency" posed by fly-tipping.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

With its cream-coloured, old stone buildings and blankets of bright yellow daffodils, the village appears to be an unlikely location for fly-tipping, even if the litter in question retails at more than £10 a bottle.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Arooj Shah, Chair of the LGA's Neighbourhoods Committee, said: "Councils want to work with government to tackle the scourge of fly-tipping and protect our communities from environmental crime."

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

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