Almost 4,000 fixed penalty notices for fly-tipping have been issued in Ealing since the introduction of specialist enforcement teams last August.

In the same period the number of fly-tips reported to the council each week has dropped by 46%.

Last June, Ealing was one of the first boroughs to adopt the higher rate fixed penalty notice of £400 as part of a London-wide crack down to keep the capital clean.

Cllr Bassam Mahfouz, cabinet member for environment, transport and leisure said: “There is never an excuse to fly-tip.

“Nationally there has been a significant increase in fly-tipping, but in Ealing, we've taken immediate and clear action that is achieving results.

“I welcome news that since the introduction of our fly-tip enforcement crews, we have seen a huge 46% drop in the number of fly-tips around the borough and nearly 4,000 fines issued. 

“The message is hitting home to the irresponsible people who think it’s ok to leave their mess for others to deal with.”

Four specialist enforcement teams currently operate in the borough.

The council set up this provision in direct response to the concerns of residents about fly-tipping in some areas of the borough. 

The council’s free app, Ealing 24/7 also allows residents to report street and environmental issues quickly and easily using their smartphone.

For further info, visit www.ealing.gov.uk/reportit.

Residents can also report cases of fly-tipping online, or by calling the council’s hotline on 020 8825 8825.