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CIWM Responds to Fly-Tipping Statistics for 2024-25

CIWM has issued the following response to the government’s fly-tipping statistics for England released today.

These are concerning figures, with trends going in the wrong direction. Illegal dumping and fly-tipping at any scale are clear waste crimes, causing misery and anxiety for communities and real damage to local environments and economies.

Collectively, regulators, local authorities, governments, our sector and the wider public need to get a grip of waste crime and start making serious progress in tackling and reducing the blight of fly-tipping.

CIWM is calling for a waste crime taskforce to be established to systematically review shortcomings and to identify practical measures to address the scourge of waste crime at every level.

In the meantime, we all have a duty to report any and every incident of fly-tipping. Large-scale incidents should be reported via Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 or online, and all other incidents to your local council – use Gov.uk - Report Fly-Tipping for a postcode finder to the right authority.  

There are some excellent examples of how a concerted and coordinated approach by councils, regulators and relevant partners can reduce fly-tipping significantly and bring those responsible to account. Local authorities and regulators can continue to share intelligence and adopt best practice through the National Fly-Tipping Prevention Group.


ENDS

More information:
For more information on the statistics, please visit Defra – Fly-Tipping Statistics in England 2024-25.

About CIWM:
CIWM (the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) is the leading professional body for the resource and waste management sector representing over 8,000 individuals in the UK, Ireland and overseas. Established in 1898 - and now in its 125th year - CIWM is a non-profit making organisation, dedicated to the promotion of professional competence amongst waste managers. CIWM seeks to raise standards for those working in and with the sector by producing best practice guidance, developing educational and training initiatives, and providing information on key waste-related issues.

Press contact:
Kacie Foskett, Brand Marketing & Communications Manager
T: +44 (0) 1604 620426
E: kacie.foskett@ciwm.co.uk