Decision details

From 9 May 2016, a waste collection authority in England has been allowed to

issue a fixed penalty notice (FPN) for fly-tipping, a contravention of the

Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA 1990). This provides local authorities

with a more efficient and proportionate response to small-scale fly-tipping of

waste.

The new provisions provide for a fine of not less than £150 and not more than

£400 as specified by the waste collection authority, and £200 if no amount is

specified by the authority.

The Deputy Leader of the Council agreed the recommendations as outlined above namely:

1. To note the Unauthorised Deposit of Waste (FPN’s) Regulations 2016, which came into force on 9 May 2016.

2. To agree that the penalty charge for Unauthorised Deposit of Waste (Fixed Penalty Notices) now be set at £400 reduced to £250 if paid within 10 days.

3. That delegated authority be granted to the Director of Community and Environmental Services under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (as amended), to make appropriate arrangements for the issuing of fixed penalty notices for the unauthorised deposit of waste.