Is fly-tipping illegal in Scotland?

Is fly-tipping illegal in Scotland?

Flytipping is not a victimless crime. The Fixed Penalty Notice for flytipping in Scotland is £200. As with other forms of littering, dumping waste is illegal and can lead to prosecution and a fine of up to £40,000.

Is it illegal to dump garden waste in Scotland?

Do not dump your green waste in a forest or rural area thinking that it will decompose naturally. This is flytipping and is illegal. You may face a fine.

How much does fly-tipping cost Scotland?

Direct costs: Scotland’s local authorities spend over £46 million a year dealing with litter and flytipping. A further £4.5 million is spent on litter enforecement and education. Flytipping enforcement costs £2 million a year.

Is it illegal to dump grass cuttings Scotland?

We need to make you aware that although garden waste is biodegradable, it is still classed as waste, and it is still an offence to illegally deposit it under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 Section 33. Garden waste can mean any waste coming from your garden such as grass cuttings, tree branches, etc.

Is it illegal to litter in Scotland?

“Litter and flytipping are illegal, dangerous, and entirely avoidable. In fact, half of all litter could have been recycled. “The impact is more than the staggering clean-up costs – recklessly dumping items is damaging to our wildlife and communities. But despite tremendous efforts, it’s still a national issue.

What is a fly tipper?

(ˈflaɪˌtɪpə) a person who deliberately dumps rubbish in an unauthorized place. Please remember that fly-tippers are doing something illegal.

What is the fine for fly-tipping?

Fly-tipping is a serious criminal offence which carries a fine of up to £50,000 (unlimited if the case goes to the Crown Court) or an offender can even be sent to prison.

How much litter is dropped every year in Scotland?

Every year, 250 million easily visible items are dropped as litter and 26,000 tonnes of material is flytipped. According to 2013 Zero Waste Scotland research, at least £53 million of public money is spent cleaning this up every year.

Is fly-tipping a police matter?

Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste and is a crime. All kinds of waste are fly-tipped, the most common being household waste. Hazardous wastes such as oil, asbestos sheeting and chemicals are also dumped illegally.

Is dumping turf fly tipping?

Dumping your garden waste in hedgerows counts as flytipping and is illegal. Flytipping includes dumping garden waste anywhere, including in hedgerows, grass verges and woodlands. Just because it may eventually compost down, does not make dumping acceptable or permissible.

What happens if someone fly tipped my rubbish?

Fly-tipping is a criminal offence, so it will be treated as a criminal investigation, which you could help solve if you fully cooperate, potentially increasing the chances of finding those responsible. Remember, you are still responsible for your waste even after it has been collected.

How much do you get fined for littering in Scotland?

If the case goes to court, a person who is caught littering will have to pay a fine of up to £2,500. Someone convicted of flytipping could be fined up to £40,000 and/or imprisoned for up to 12 months. In addition, SEPA and Revenue Scotland are able to recover landfill tax from illegally deposited wastes.