Tougher penalties for offences regarding littering and illegal dumping

Fines applicable for offences of littering and illegal dumping in four Local Authorities will be aligned with that of the Local Government Act 2011 and to the Local Government (Dumping and Waste Carriers) Regulations 2003 being amended to provide for tougher penalties for the offences of littering and illegal dumping as well as additional technical specifications and new conditions being attached to the issue of a Waste Carrier Licence.