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Fly-tippers’ vans to be crushed under new laws
- The government announced new plans in May 2025 to seize and crush vans used by fly-tippers across England to combat illegal waste dumping.
- Local authorities in England handled a historic high of 1,150,000 fly-tipping cases last year, representing a 20% increase compared to 2018/19, with councils expected to cover related enforcement costs using their current budgets.
- Environment Secretary Steve Reed said councils will adopt advanced technology like drones and mobile CCTV to identify offenders and cripple illegal operations by crushing their vehicles.
- Philip Duffy, Environment Agency chief executive, stated the agency supports tougher enforcement with powers to bar rogue operators, who could face up to five years in prison under proposed laws.
- The crackdown aims to improve public cleanliness amid criticism of waste management, but no new funding has been allocated, posing challenges for local authorities tackling the escalating problem.
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newcastleworld.comCouncil pledges to 'cripple' Newcastle fly-tippers in new crackdown
New powers proposed by the Government will make it easier for councils to seize and crush cars and vans involved in dumping rubbish
·Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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