People using fly-tipping firms face crackdown

Measures would demand 'all reasonable measures' are taken to ensure handlers are licensed

People who have their rubbish dumped illegally could face fines of up to 400, even if they do not personally engage in fly-tipping, under proposals being considered by ministers.

The measures are aimed at tackling people who charge householders to take away their rubbish and then dump it illegally. They build on existing powers to issue on-the-spot fines to save the hefty court costs often involved in pursuing offenders.