Litter Free Dorset is urging people to do something about the rubbish they see strewn along roadsides in Dorset.

In May this year, Dorset Council spent four days removing 1.5 tonnes of litter and fly-tipped rubbish from just one road, costing money as well as causing road disruption.

Drivers across the county can now use dashcam footage to report rubbish thrown from vehicles.

Those caught throwing litter could face a fine of up to £100.

If you spot someone littering, you can report it online at https://dorset-self.achieveservice.com/service/DWP_Report_litter_on_the_highway_or_pavement and upload dashcam footage as supporting evidence. Reports can still be made without dashcam footage, but it is the best form of evidence to support your report.

Jeremy Gallagher, enforcement team leader at Dorset Council said: “We act on every single report we receive, so we’re encouraging all drivers around Dorset to take action against litter thrown from vehicles by keeping an eye out and reporting incidents using the online form. Remember: See it – Report it.”

Emma Teasdale, Litter Free Dorset coordinator said: “We all know that cigarette butts contain harmful chemicals that can harm wildlife and pollute our seas and rivers, but did you know that cigarette butts are the most commonly littered item in the UK? “Shockingly, over seven million UK drivers have admitted to dropping cigarette butts out of their cars. By encouraging all drivers to report incidents of litter thrown from vehicles, Litter Free Dorset is reminding Dorset drivers that it’s everyone’s responsibility to protect the natural environment we’re so lucky to live in.”