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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9. Moray
Householders in Moray, including the town of Elgin, pay £44 to get up to three items collected. | Canva/Getty Images
10. North Lanarkshire
North Lanarkshire, with its largest town of Cumbernauld, has a bulk uplift charge of £42.55, completing our list of the most expensive in Scotland. | Google Maps