fly-tipping on private land
Croydon Council is intensifying its efforts to combat fly-tipping and other environmental crimes across the borough.
Croydon Council is intensifying its approach to tackle fly-tipping and other environmental crimes, according to a discussion at a Scrutiny Streets & Environment Sub-Committee meeting in March 2026. The council is bolstering its 'dump busters' initiative and expanding CCTV surveillance across the borough.
Fly-tipping, which involves the illegal dumping of waste on private land, is identified as a significant issue in Croydon. Areas such as Bench Manor, Thornton Heath, West Thornton, and Norbury experience high reporting rates, with many incidents relating to small-scale waste accumulations.
Key facts
- Croydon Council is bolstering its 'dump busters' initiative to combat environmental crime. Source
- Croydon Council is expanding CCTV surveillance across the borough to tackle environmental crime. Source
- The strengthened approach was discussed at a Scrutiny Streets & Environment Sub-Committee meeting in March 2026. Source
- Fly-tipping is a significant issue in Bench Manor, Thornton Heath, West Thornton, and Norbury. Source
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