Dropping litter is an offence in Scotland. Anyone dropping litter could receive a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) of £80.

Should you spot excessive fly-tipping or litering, you should report this to City of Edinburgh Council via their website.

W:http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/20001/bins_and_recycling/306/litter_and_street_cleaning 

You can help to reduce litter by signing up for free with local group People Against Litter (PAL):

W:www.peopleagainstlitter.org

You can also organise or join in a litter pick-up or community clean up event. To find out about litter pick ups happening in your area, please see the City of Edinburgh Council website:

W:http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/20001/bins_and_recycling/645/help_us_tackle_litter