A council that brought in a booking system for its waste centres has seen a reduction in fly-tipping incidents despite fears the opposite would happen.
People living in West Northamptonshire were worried more waste would be dumped illegally after the recycling centre booking system was introduced in November.
Everyone must register, which is free, ahead of time to access any of the six tips in the area.
Nigel Stansfield, the cabinet member for environment, recycling and waste at West Northamptonshire Council, said: “We were confident that bringing in the booking system would not lead to more fly‑tipping, and we’re pleased that the figures show that this has been the case.”