The campaign, targeting Hendon, West Hendon, Cricklewood, and Burnt Oak, is part of Barnet Council’s efforts to tackle illegal waste dumping, which costs more than £500,000 a year to clear.
The scheme will use moveable cameras, high-visibility patrols, and CCTV vans, along with public engagement through door-knocking, pop-up hubs, and social media.
Councillor Alan Schneiderman, cabinet member for environment and climate change, said: “Fly tipping is consistently one of the issues at the top of most councillors’ agendas in terms of resident complaints.
“People who think they can illegally dump waste on our streets and open spaces without being seen should think again.
“We are cracking down on fly tipping in the borough’s worst hotspots and will be issuing fixed penalties and pursuing prosecutions against known repeat offenders.
“We will find you and we will fine you.”
The scheme will be monitored before it is potentially expanded to other areas.
It follows a new approach introduced in early 2024 that improved coordination between collection and enforcement teams.
Councillor Sara Conway, cabinet member for community safety, said the campaign will also involve education and outreach to prevent future offences.
