Swindon saw over 3,200 fly-tipping cases in 2025, prompting fines and prosecution, but residents criticized slow responses and poor enforcement.

Swindon Borough Council reported over 3,200 fly-tipping incidents in 2025, using evidence and fines up to £400 or prosecution to deter offenders. Residents praised prompt waste removal in some areas but criticized slow responses, lack of follow-up, and ineffective enforcement, especially when personal data was involved. Concerns were raised about persistent dumping in spots like Dowling Street and unaddressed reports on private land. The council emphasized public land cleanup and urged reporting via its website, promising to release prosecution data in early 2026.