I left an old bench out for the scrap man, then was told to pay £500 for fly-tipping

Residents in Nottinghamshire are receiving fixed penalty notices for alleged fly-tipping from a private enforcement company called Waste Investigations Support and Enforcement (WISE). People have been accused of fly-tipping for leaving items like a broken bench or garden waste out for collection. WISE partners with councils to enforce environmental offenses and retains a portion of the fine revenue. Local residents feel unfairly targeted and intimidated by the tactics used, leading to concerns about challenging these penalties and potential court fines.