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Council posts photos of suspected fly tippers online

Hillingdon Council is posting photos of people it says were caught dumping rubbish illegally, betting that public embarrassment works better than fines; the mattress remains unmoved.

On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on BBN Newsroom
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  1. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentHillingdon Council in London is posting social media photos of people it says were dumping rubbish illegally, hoping the embarrassment does what fines have not.

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