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Waste Warriors: New Anti-Litter Squads to Clean Up UK Towns
March 18, 2026
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UK government unveils plan to force fly-tippers and vandals to join 'clean-up squads' and cover costs, aiming to restore civic pride and tackle waste crime.
The UK government has unveiled a groundbreaking new initiative to combat the growing problem of waste crime and restore civic pride in towns and cities across the country. Under the new Action Plan, individuals convicted of fly-tipping, littering, or vandalism will be required to join 'clean-up squads' and directly contribute to the restoration of the affected areas.
According to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), the plan aims to
Source: UK Government
