Peterborough council tracks fly-tippers with AI cameras

Cameras fitted with artificial intelligence (AI) are being used to catch people who illegally dump waste.

The technology used by Peterborough City Council (PCC) helps identify images of dumped rubbish and pinpoint the moment the discarded waste appears.

The number of fly-tipping incidents being reported in the city increased during the Covid-19 lockdowns.

A report presented to councillors wrote: "Fly-tipping continues to be an issue across the city and country."