Fly-tipping on-the-spot fines doubled in Scotland

NFU Scotland has welcomed the introduction of tougher fixed penalties for fly-tipping offences in the countryside, but says more must be done about public awareness of waste crime and the impact it has on farmers.

From 1 January 2024, fly-tippers who dump rubbish on Scottish land now face on-the-spot penalties of £500 – more than double the previous £200 fixed penalty.

The fresh powers are being introduced under the Scottish government’s national littering and fly-tipping strategy, published last June.