New rubbish law for UK households with £5,000 fines for breaking it

NewsMidlands NewsEnvironmentLabour Party government has confirmed the rule change13:51, 17 Jul 2026A new rubbish law has been confirmed by the Labour Party government as part of a tough and strict crackdown on fly-tipping. In a crackdown from the government, fly-tipping will be clamped down upon, with £5,000 fines.‌The maximum fine has been increased a staggering 400 per cent from the original £1k level. The top fine for littering on streets will also be increased to £750 – up 50%.‌The rule change comes into force "this summer", the Labour Party added. Its cabinet member and Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds said: "Fly-tipping and littering is a disgrace that blights local communities.‌READ MORE AA issues warning to anyone filling up with petrol in coming days"Under this government, crim