The law

Find out which organisations are responsible for clearing litter by referring to a Stop the Drop guide: Litter - Who's responsible for what.

Many people do not realise that local authorities are legally obliged to keep land clear of litter under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. To find out more about the responsibilities, obigations and powers available to local authorities please refer to a Stop the Drop guide on Local Authorities.

CPRE is a member of the National Fly-tipping Prevention Group (NFTPG), a group of organisations working with a common aim: to find solutions to the problem of fly-tipping. To read a guide produced by the NFTPG  for landowners and land managers, please click here.