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What is fly-tipping, and why is it more than just an eyesore?

The scourge of illegal dumping

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Paul Bernhardt
13/09/2024 07:00 ‧ 8 months ago | StarsInsider

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Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste. It's a crime that incurs billions of dollars in annual cleanup costs, and has serious health and environmental consequences. Cases of illegal dumping are rising exponentially, with many perpetrators seemingly acting with impunity. But what exactly makes fly-tipping more than just an eyesore, and why does it pose a danger?

Click through and learn more about the crime that is fly-tipping.

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