Message from the Clean Devon Partnership:

‘We are a member of the National Fly-Tipping Prevention Group (NFTPG) and work with other organisations with the collective aim to tackle fly-tipping. It is chaired by Defra and includes representatives from central and local government, enforcement authorities, the waste industry, the police and fire service, private landowners and the devolved administrations. The NFTPG has recently published a new website https://nftpg.com/ where you can find various practical tools and advice documents to support local authorities and other organisations. If you would like to find out more about our aims, members or membership criteria, please contact flytipping@defra.gov.uk.’

 

‘A Devon not-for-profit organisation is asking people to stop fly-tipping after a recent rise in the amount of unwanted items being left outside its shop.

EDDC said on its website fly-tipping was a serious crime and it always looked to catch and prosecute those committing it.’

BBC News

‘Single-use vapes will be banned from the shelves of all shops from tomorrow (Sunday 1 June) thanks to a government blitz on sale and supply.

The new crackdown makes it illegal to sell single-use vapes at corner shops and supermarkets, putting an end to their alarming rise in school playgrounds and the avalanche of rubbish flooding the nation’s streets.’

Find out more at Gov.uk

‘Waste crime is a scourge impacting communities, the economy and the environment.

The effects of these criminals are far reaching and often long lasting. Legitimate waste management businesses lose out to criminals, who undercut their prices because they are not operating within the law. Taxpayers lose out as public money is used to stop and bring those responsible to justice and clear up the mess they leave behind. Private landowners face huge bills to clear illegally dumped waste from their land and premises. The environment suffers from the pollution dumped waste can cause, impacting people and wildlife.

Across the country our council enforcement teams work hard to tackle fly-tipping, while we work hard to stop large scale waste crimes. We often work together, sharing intelligence and supporting each other on operations to target and stop offenders’

Find out more about the Environment Agency’s work at Gov.uk

‘High street shops and convenience stores are today (Tuesday 1 April) being urged to deplete their stocks of single-use vapes ahead of new legislation coming into force banning their sale.

The deadline for selling any remaining single-use vapes was confirmed as 1 June 2025 when legislation was laid in parliament last year, with a government consultation showing overwhelming support for restricting their sale and supply

Waste Minister Mary Creagh said:

‘For too long, single-use vapes have littered our streets, wasted valuable resources and harmed wildlife.

‘Our ban comes into force in just a few weeks so businesses must play their part by running down stocks and ensuring the remainder are collected for recycling.

‘The Government is committed to moving towards a more circular economy, where we use, repair and refill things for longer, to reduce waste’

Read the full release at Gov.uk