Fly-tipping hits record high

CLA calls for greater action as its survey reveals 90% of members have been a victim of rubbish dumping

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New figures revealed fly-tipping has it a record high
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New figures revealed fly-tipping has it a record high

Fly-tipping has hit a new high after 1.15 million incidents were reported on public land last year, latest figures have revealed. Defra said data for 2023/24 showed a rise of 6% with offences committed...

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