Wexham, UK. 15th April, 2026. Illegal fly-tipping next to a lay-by on a busy main road in Wexham, Buckinghamshire. The maximum penalty for those convicted in a Magistrates' Court of fly-tipping includes a fine of up to £50,000 and/or 12 months imprisonment whilst conviction in the Crown Court may result in an unlimited fine and/or five years imprisonment. Additionally, vehicles used for fly-tipping can be seized and forfeited, and the owner and driver of the vehicle can be prosecuted. Credit: Maureen McLean/Alamy Live News

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