Less fly-tipping in Wales

The number of recorded fly-tipping incidents in Wales has fallen.

New figures released show:

The number of recorded fly-tipping incidents in Wales has fallen to 55,300 incidents in 2008-09, compared to more than 62,513 in 2007-08.

The estimated cost of clearance of illegally dumped waste reported by local authorities has also fallen. In 2008-09 it was £2.94 million, compared with costs of £3.07 million in 2007-08 and £2.95 million in 2006-07.

Since 2006-07, the number of prosecutions completed has increased steadily, with 72 prosecutions occurring in 2008-09, the vast majority of which resulted in a fine.