Fly-tipping offences across Dorset have led to a sharp rise in fines, with enforcement action increasing significantly in the past year.
Dorset Council issued 80 Fixed Penalty Notices in 2025, almost double the previous year, alongside a notable increase in action against both illegal dumping and improper waste handling, including 33 fines specifically for fly-tipping compared with 18 the year before.
Further steps have also been taken to disrupt waste crime, with 11 vehicles seized during investigations and five later destroyed, while another case involving multiple offences is still awaiting a court hearing.
Councillor Jon Andrews said the figures show the council is taking “firm, fair and consistent action” and added that fly-tipping “causes real frustration for our residents and damages our natural environment.”
Residents are being encouraged to report incidents quickly by noting locations and taking photos where safe, while anyone using a trader to remove rubbish should ensure they have a valid waste carrier licence.
The council says tackling illegal waste activity remains a priority as it works to protect the environment, support communities and keep public spaces clean.