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Who pays for fly-tipping?
When criminal gangs dump waste illegally, it costs local councils a fortune to clear up. This money comes directly from your council tax, meaning everyone pays for the actions of a few. The new scheme aims to reduce these costs by catching offenders and increasing fines, hopefully saving taxpayer money in the long run.
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