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The UK's worst fly-tipping hotspots

Britain’s biggest illegal dumping problem areas
Who is likely to fly-tip?
What are the most commonly fly-tipped items?
What’s been going on in Birmingham?
What is the punishment for fly-tipping?
10. Liverpool, North West
9. Southwark, London
8. City of Westminster, London
7. Brent, London
6. Hounslow, London
5. Lewisham, London
4. City of Nottingham, East Midlands
3. Hackney, London
2. Camden, London
1. Croydon, London
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Britain’s biggest illegal dumping problem areas

Fly-tipping is a serious issue in the UK – but despite hefty fines and even potential prison sentences for offenders, it’s also a common problem, with one instance of fly-tipping reported once every 27 seconds in England. 

It’s not just an eyesore for residents, but it also costs local councils millions of pounds a year to resolve. 

Click or scroll through and let's explore the most severely affected areas...

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Deborah Cicurel

25 April 2025

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