#IfOnly

A new campaign to stop people illegally dumping their rubbish in Leicestershire has launched.
The #IfOnly campaign has seen councils across the city and county join forces to warn people that they face tough action if they are caught fly-tipping.
The consequences for their actions can range from a £400 fixed penalty notice to an unlimited fine, a criminal record or time in prison.
Fly-tipping is a huge problem in Leicester and across each district in the county, with councils dealing with 12,000 incidents per year.
The new campaign focuses on the stories of four characters - based on real people who have been caught fly-tipping in the past.
The examples show that people can be caught for all sorts of reasons, from putting a fridge on the pavement to dumping bags by a local recycling bank.
Residents can also be fined and prosecuted for using a dodgy trader who doesn’t have a waste licence and operates door-to-door.

[@robertleem5643]

£400 fine is just a joke, it probably costs the council more to then clear up the rubbish. Charge them for the cost of clean up then fine them an additional £1000 on top. Justice in this country is just pathetic