Barnet fly-tipping pilot issues £42,500 in fines
A seven-month trial using new CCTV cameras has led to significant fines for illegal waste dumping across the borough.
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A seven-month pilot project in Barnet aimed at deterring fly-tipping has generated £42,500 in fines. The scheme, which ran from April to October 2026, saw Community Safety Team officers collaborate with the CCTV Control Room to identify and penalise individuals and businesses caught dumping bulky waste in public areas. More than £13,000 of the total fines has already been collected.
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The crackdown was supported by the deployment of 27 new redeployable cameras, which were added to the borough's existing network of 900 static camera views. Councillor Sara Conway, Barnet Council's cabinet member for community safety, stated that the updated CCTV infrastructure is proving effective against fly-tipping. She noted that offenders were observed discarding a variety of household items, and stressed that legal disposal methods are available to residents.
“There are a range of ways that residents can legally get rid of their bulky waste, don’t be lazy and run the risk of being fined.”
Councillor Sara Conway, cabinet member for community safety
The pilot forms part of Barnet Council's broader 'find and fine' campaign, initiated last year. Under the project's operational framework, officers monitored live CCTV feeds to identify those engaged in illegal dumping. Fines were issued at £500 for a first offence, increasing to £600 for subsequent violations.
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Scheme Continuation and Resident Reporting
Councillor Alan Schneiderman, cabinet member for environment, highlighted fly-tipping as a persistent concern for councillors. He urged residents to report any instances of illegal dumping or provide information through the council's web portal. Barnet Council confirmed that the project will continue through the remainder of the current financial year, with further camera installations planned before the year concludes.
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+How much money has been collected in fines from the Barnet fly-tipping pilot?
A total of £42,500 in fines was issued during the pilot project. Of this amount, over £13,000 has already been paid by individuals and businesses caught dumping waste illegally.
+What technology was used in the Barnet fly-tipping crackdown?
The pilot project utilised 27 new redeployable cameras, which supplemented the borough's existing 900 static CCTV cameras. These cameras allowed Community Safety Team officers to monitor live footage and identify offenders.
+Will the Barnet fly-tipping scheme continue?
Yes, Barnet Council has confirmed that the project will continue for the rest of the current financial year. Plans are also in place to install more cameras before the end of the year.
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