NEARLY 20,000 fly-tipping incidents were reported in Essex in the past year – but fewer than 5% led to fines or prosecutions reports the BBC.
There were 19,827 reported fly-tipping incidents between April 2022 and March 2023, up from 18,834 the previous year.
The Countryside Alliance described the figures as “shocking” and said the issue blighted urban and rural areas.
The Local Government Association said fly-tipping cases were often hard to prosecute.
The data covered 13 of Essex’s 14 local council authorities. The BBC contacted the other authority, Castle Point Borough Council, but it did not respond to the request.
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