Fly-tippers in Cornwall could face fines of up to £5,000 as part of new measures introduced by Cornwall Council. The council is cracking down on illegal waste disposal after documenting 17,500 fly-tipping incidents in the last five years.
The new push includes the use of covert cameras to catch unlicensed waste carriers. Residents are also being encouraged to submit evidence if they witness fly-tipping. Households found to have hired fly-tippers also face penalties.
Sarah-Jane Brown, group leader for community protection at Cornwall Council, stated there was "no excuse" for the offence and that offenders would be held accountable. Councillor Thalia Marrington, cabinet member for community safety, noted that fly-tipping harms communities, the environment, and wildlife, and costs councils and landowners significant amounts to clear.