Rejected petition Further enforce littering in the UK.

I would like the Government to take action against littering by further enforcing the fine for the crime.

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Littering is illegal in the UK. The fine for littering in many areas is £400 (£200 if paid within 10 days). If the fine isn’t paid within 14 days, individuals that
litter could face going to court and paying up to £2500.

Unfortunately, it is hard to enforce, and many people continue to litter without facing said fines. I would like something to be done to prevent this crime, and to protect our environment.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

There’s already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.

You are more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition.

You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Fund more bins, CCTV, enforcement staff and raise fines to prevent littering
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/728466

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Date submitted 21 June 2025
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