Why is the North East unique in its fly-tipping figures?

The North East is the only region in England that saw an overall drop in fly-tipping incidents during the 2024/25 financial year, contrasting with a national increase.

What methods did North East councils use to reduce fly-tipping?

Councils implemented a hard-hitting approach including installing cameras in hotspots, conducting leaflet drops, increasing enforcement actions like fines and prosecutions, and running education campaigns.

How did fly-tipping change across the rest of England?

Fly-tipping incidents across the rest of England rose by 9% year-on-year in the 2024/25 financial year, with local authorities dealing with over 1.2 million incidents.

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North East bucks trend: Fly-tipping drops despite national rise

25 Feb

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Summary

North East England uniquely saw a decrease in fly-tipping incidents.
Councils implemented cameras and enforcement for fly-tipping reduction.
Nationwide, fly-tipping incidents increased by 9% in the last year.

North East bucks trend: Fly-tipping drops despite national rise

The North East of England is the sole region in England that recorded an overall decrease in fly-tipping incidents during the 2024/25 financial year. This marks a significant divergence from the national trend, where fly-tipping across the rest of England rose by 9% year-on-year, reaching 1,257,863 incidents.

Despite this positive development, the North East still recorded a high average of 24 fly-tipping incidents per 1,000 people, second only to London. Several local councils within the region, including Redcar and Cleveland, reported substantial falls in illegal dumping.