Windsor & Maidenhead Council intensifies litter and fly-tipping penalties
Thousands of fines have been issued since April 2025
The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead has launched an intensified enforcement campaign against littering and fly-tipping.
Since April 2025, more than 2,750 fixed penalty notices have been issued as part of the council’s agenda to create a cleaner and safer borough.
Offenders may face tougher penalties, including a £500 fixed penalty for fly-tipping, with serious cases likely resulting in court fines reaching up to £50,000.
Council officers are conducting targeted patrols in known hotspots, gathering evidence, and rigorously enforcing laws, while urging residents and businesses to report environmental crimes promptly on the council’s website.
Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Leisure & Performance, Councillor Mark Wilson, stated: “Whilst the vast majority of residents, businesses and others in the community take full responsibility and dispose of their waste and recycling correctly – some don’t. Dropping litter, leaving dog poo bags lying around or fly-tipping rubbish is against the law, and with our officers out in force the message is simple – if you drop it or dump it, expect a fine. We operate a zero tolerance approach to litter and fly tipping, and anyone caught will face the consequences.
“We can act even faster and more effectively when residents report issues – which helps us build evidence, hold offenders to account and keep our streets and green spaces clean and safe for everyone.”
Residents are reminded to confirm that tradespeople have a registered waste carrier licence when disposing of any rubbish from their properties.
Failure to do so could inadvertently contribute to the problem of illegal dumping, leaving residents accountable for offences.