asked Her Majesty's Government:

What they consider to be the key elements of a good fly-tipping prevention and enforcement strategy by local authorities. [HL1130]

Levels of fly-tipping can be affected by a variety of economic and social issues. Therefore, what is required in a fly-tipping prevention and enforcement strategy will differ between local authorities and will be for each authority to determine.

However, in general terms, important elements of fly-tipping prevention and enforcement may include: close monitoring and analysis of fly-tipping levels in order to locate and understand hotspots; effective communication with residents and businesses on correct waste management; a clear, well communicated policy for dealing with offenders; and a joined-up approach within the local authority and neighbouring districts.

In order to help local authorities formulate fly-tipping prevention strategies, Defra commissioned the Jill Dando Institute of Crime Science, part of University College London, to carry out research into the causes and incentives for fly-tipping and the best ways to prevent it (Fly-tipping: Causes, Incentives and Solutions).

A full report and good practice guide for local authorities was published in July 2006 and is available from the Defra website.