Fines for fly-tipping, littering and graffiti in North Northamptonshire - council reminds residents what it could cost them
North Northants Council (NNC) is reminding residents across the area who are caught littering that they could face a fine of up to £500 and anyone caught fly-tipping could face a fine of up to £1,000.
The fines, for a variety of environmental crimes, were increased at the end of 2024 to the following rates:
- Graffiti from £150 to £500
- Flyposting from £150 to £500
- Littering from £150 to £500
- Household Waste Duty of Care from £300 to £600
- Fly-tipping from £400 to £1,000
All of the above are subject to a 25 per cent discount if the fine is paid within 28 days.
Cllr Ken Harrington, the council’s executive member for assets, waste and environmental services, said: “Fly-tipping is something that comes up time and time again when speaking to residents.
"With this in mind, we remain committed to catching and prosecuting individuals caught fly-tipping.
“Higher fines like these, hopefully, act as deterrents and are part of a wider package of measures that our team can use to help keep North Northamptonshire clean and tidy.”
The council is also reminding residents to use registered waste carriers or risk a fine.
Anyone found using an unlawful waste carrier could still be fined, while the unlawful waste carrier could also be fined up to £1,000.
Any fines when paid within 14 days are discounted to £750 for fly-tipping and £375 for littering.
More information about waste in North Northamptonshire can be found on the council’s website.