Politics · United Kingdom · 2 hrs ago
Cornwall crackdown warns fly-tippers they face £5,000 fines
Cornwall Council is stepping up action against illegal dumping in the county.
People who dump rubbish illegally face a £5,000 fine under the new crackdown.
Fly-tipping can harm local communities, the environment and wildlife.
It also leaves councils and landowners with large clean-up costs.
The council says it will try to identify those responsible and hold offenders to account.
It is asking people to help prevent dumping and share information that could help trace offenders.
Cornwall Council says people responsible for illegal dumping could face fines of up to £5,000.
The council says it is working to identify offenders and hold them accountable.
It is asking the public to help prevent fly-tipping and share information about those responsible.
Councillor Thalia Marrington said fly-tipping can harm communities, the environment and wildlife.
She said clearing dumped rubbish costs councils and landowners large amounts of money.
- Who
- Cornwall Council is warning people who illegally dump rubbish.
- What
- Fly-tippers could face fines of up to £5,000.
- When
- The warning was reported on 13 October 2026.
- Where
- Cornwall.
- Why
- The council says fly-tipping can harm communities, the environment and wildlife, and costs councils and landowners money to clear.
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- Fine
- Up to £5,000
- Place
- Cornwall
- Sarah-Jane Brown
- Group leader for community protection at Cornwall Council
- Thalia Marrington
- Council cabinet member for community safety and public protection
What people are saying
We work hard to identify those responsible for illegal dumping and will hold offenders to account wherever possible
Fly-tipping can cause serious harm to our communities, the environment and wildlife
It also costs councils and landowners huge amounts of money to clear up
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