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Who pays for fly-tipping clean-up?
The story mentions Grays struggles with fly-tipping. When rubbish is illegally dumped, local councils are responsible for its removal. This clean-up operation is funded by local council tax, meaning residents ultimately bear the financial burden of this environmental crime, costing millions across the UK annually.
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