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Luton Council has slashed illegal dumping by 19% using yellow 'crime scene' tape and forensic-style investigations to identify fly-tippers. Residents describe the problem as a 'mental drain' amid soaring national fly-tipping rates.
Environment Agency identifies nearly 30 sites holding tens of thousands of tonnes of unlicensed waste. Watchlist spans urban and rural counties, with enforcement action promised within weeks.
Winchester City Council has locked in an eight-year extension with waste giant Biffa, extending their partnership to 2037. The move aims to stabilize collections amid local government reforms, but critics warn future authorities may lose control over waste strategy.