Research by ITV News has found a worrying rise in asbestos being illegally dumped across the UK, with a 14% increase in the last year alone.

Grot Spot Britain: Worrying rise in asbestos fly-tipping

Officials told ITV News the list displays their successes, but it also highlights the daunting scale of the illegal tips in England.

Industrial scale of illegal fly-tipping revealed

A national survey recording the items people throw into their local waterway has uncovered some bizarre objects.

The nation's canals and rivers are now fighting a rise in fly-tipping and bosses at the Canals and Rivers Trust are appealing for help.

Rubbish disposal fees charged by councils could be spurring on Britain's fly-tipping problem, according to those living in effected areas.

One man's lucky accident helped us to shine a light on the illegal dumping in broad daylight - but why are so many getting away with it?

In response to our Grot Spot Britain series, you sent in photos of fly-tipping in your area.

Could an increase in fees for waste disposal be contributing to Britain's fly-tipping problem?

Whether it is a bin bag full or a lorry load - whether in a city centre or a country lane, illegal waste is blighting our communities.


An ITV News investigation reveals fly-tipping is on the rise in parts of the UK, with Haringey Council reporting almost 40,000 incidents.