New figures released by the Progressive Alliance show that fly-tipping rates in Milton Keynes are currently at their lowest in four years.
In December 2021, there were around 267 fly-tip reports made across the borough.
Figures show that this is the lowest number of reports since 2018.
It has also been estimated that around 4,777 to 5,038 reports were made in the year 2021/22, its suggested that this could be the lowest numbers in recent years.
Councillor Lauren Townsend, Labour Progressive Alliance Cabinet Member for Public Realm, said: “These figures show that our zero-tolerance approach to fly-tipping works.
"We have made it clear that there is no excuse for fly-tipping, and have cracked down by installing CCTV in fly-tipping hotspots, prosecuting regular offenders, issuing fines, and making it far easier for people to properly dispose of waste at our tips.”
Single items such as black sacks and bins not being taken in result to around 85% - 90% of fly-tipping results now, suggesting that there is only a small minority of people who go out of their way to illegally dump waste.
Councillor Paul Trendall, Lib Dem Progressive Alliance Cabinet Member for Customer Services, added: “Conservative councillors may claim the popular tip-booking system increases fly-tipping, but the figures revealed today prove how that simply isn’t true. There are more bins across the city, and the tips now have same day bookings. We will continue to do the essentials well, and take further steps towards a cleaner, greener and safer MK.”
The positive data comes four months after the Council unveiled its fly-tipping action plan. The Progressive Alliance's 'Fly-tipping Action Plan' listed sixteen actions the council planned to take to reduce fly-tipping in Milton Keynes. CCTV to tackle flytipping was introduced as part of the plan.
In October, MK Council reported that fly-tipping had dropped by as much as a fifth following the introduction of CCTV cameras in hotspots.
They say in September, fly-tipping incidences were down 19% year to year.
This is a huge improvement on earlier in the year as in May 2021, it was reported that fly-tipping in Milton Keynes had increased to 'record levels', along with national trends.
