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What is fly-tipping?
Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste, from a single bin bag to large amounts of commercial waste. It's a persistent problem across the UK, especially in urban and rural areas, costing councils millions to clear up. Andy Burnham's pledge to increase fines shows how seriously authorities are taking this issue in Greater Manchester.
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