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Fly-tipping: Enforcement

Asked by Lewis CockingConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 10 February 2026UIN 110503

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she taking to help support councils to seize and crush vehicles involved in fly-tipping.

Answered by Mary Creagh

Defra has conducted a review of council powers to seize and crush vehicles used by suspected fly-tippers, and we are working to identify how we could help councils make better use of this tool. Defra is exploring options and intend to bring forward best practice guidance shortly.

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