Details below on this new initiative from SEPA.

https://beta.sepa.scot/news/2024/disrupting-digital-dumpers-sepa-tackles-online-waste-criminals-with-new-digital-pilot

Illegal waste disposal and flytipping is a serious offence with significant consequences and those caught risk a criminal conviction and a fine of up to £40,000 and/or imprisonment.

National Litter and Flytipping Strategy Year 1 Action Plan.

Check

• Use the waste carrier licence number to check the company is registered with SEPA
• You can also contact SEPA to check a Waste Carrier Licence number you have been given if you cannot find it online.
• Remember companies that operate in different parts of the UK may be registered with the Environment Agency or Natural Resources Wales
• A registration with SEPA, the EA or NWR is valid in any of these three countries. Your carrier will tell you where they are registered.

Report

• Report flytipping to your local authority
• Report anonymously through Crimestoppers
• More information on flytipping can be found on our website at sepa.org.uk/flytipping