Fly-tippers face £5k fine in new crackdown
Cornwall is cracking down on fly-tipping with fines up to £5,000. The council recorded 17,500 incidents in five years and is using cameras and public help to catch offenders. Households using fly-tippers can also be fined.
Cornwall Council is increasing penalties for illegal waste disposal, using cameras and public reporting to catch offenders. Fines can reach £5,000 for individuals and households involved.
Fly-tipping harms the environment, costs communities money, and damages public spaces. The crackdown aims to reduce these negative impacts and encourage responsible waste management.
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