Fly Tipping 2012-2013

FLY TIPPING United Kingdom 2012-2013 711,493 There was over 711,493 reported cases of fly tipping in 2012 alone. However this was an improvement of -4.42% compared to the previous year 2011. Every ninety five minutes in the United Kingdom a business or individual will illegally dump unwanted items and rubbish. This means around 15 illegal dumps are occurring daily. 95 %3D MINS In 2012 over 67% of all illegally dumped waste originated from people's homes. This however was an improvement of -1.52% versus the pervious year. It is estimated that the clearance cost of illegally dumped waste cost tax payers a whopping £36,449,660 and this number doesn't even include enforcement costs. £36M+ Out of 711,493 reported incidents only 2,170 individuals or businesses faced prosecution for their crimes. This is a little worrying as this is only 0.30%. GET OUT OF JAIL FREE CARD There was 2167 people who avoided prosecution by accepting community service, custodial sentences and fines. This is a decrease of around 23% vs 2011. CLEAR IT NOW Founded only in 2013, Clear IT Now provides professional, low-cost, legal and responsible waste disposal services in the South of the UK. INFORMATION IS BASED ON Fly tipping incidents and actions taken (national level data) 2007/08 to 2012/13. www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/env24-fly-tipping-incidents-and-actions-taken-in-england DISCLAIMER The use of the information found in this infographic is to be used at your own risk. The information is provided on an “as is" basis and without representation, obligation or warranty from Clear It Nowin any kind, whether expressed or implied. This infographic has been made purely for entertainment purposes; please do not use this data for educational, publications or any other serious purposes as the data may be inaccurate, hence use at your own risk.