Local authorities reported 1.1 million incidents of fly-tipping during 2020–21 to Defra.91 However, Defra recognises that some local authorities provide incomplete figures, and that coverage of fly-tipping on private sector land is not good enough.92 Other stakeholders made similar points more strongly: written evidence from academics stated that “Waste crime on private land is overlooked” while evidence from the National Farmers Union (NFU) said that better reporting and recording of waste c...

Local authorities reported 1.1 million incidents of fly-tipping during 2020–21 to Defra.91 However, Defra recognises that some local authorities provide incomplete figures, and that coverage of fly-tipping on private sector land is not good enough.92 Other stakeholders made similar points more strongly: written evidence from academics stated that “Waste crime on private land is overlooked” while evidence from the National Farmers Union (NFU) said that better reporting and recording of waste crime on private land “is urgently needed” due to a substantial number of unrecorded incidents.93 Recorded fly-tipping is high in urban areas: Hackney rec Type: conclusion | Number: 26 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: 5. PAC conclusion: Defra is not doing enough to support local authorities to tackle fly-tipping. 5. PAC recommendation: Defra should work with local authorities to set a clear national framework for tackling fly-tipping, setting overall expectations and promoting