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):
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