Fly-tipping has hit record levels in the UK, with 1.26 million incidents recorded in 2024-25 and reports of large-scale illegal dumps making headlines.
It’s a majoy headache for councils, who end up spending millions on the mess left by selfish tippers who refuse to dispose of their rubbish legally.
But some believe local authorities are making the problem worse by charging rapidly-increasing amounts to pick up bulky items - a service that used to be free in many areas of the country.
The Glasgow waste management experts at BusinessWaste.co.uk have crunched the numbers to come up with the ten most expensive charges levvied by council.
They found that only Fife still offers a free collection service, while many of the other councils’ charges have increased significantly over the last year - the most expensive charge is up by 12.36 per cent.
Here are the 10 most pricey areas to book a council bulk uplift.
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5. Falkirk
Residents in Falkirk need to pay £50 to get up to three items picked up by the council. | Canva/Getty Images
6. Scottish Borders
Scottish Borders Council charge £47.50 for each bulk uplift. | Canva/Getty Images
7. Aberdeen City
A bulk uplift at Aberdeen City costs £47 for up to three items. | Canva/Getty Images
8. Renfrewshire
In Renfrewshire, including the town of Paisley, it's £44.10 for the uplift of up to three items, rising to £77.20 for up to nine. | Canva/Getty Images