Fly-tipping is illegally dumping waste or not taking it to a proper disposal site. The bins were completely full, and he said the warning signs were hidden by the pile of garbage. The council later reduced the fine to £150 ($200) after changing the charge to "failure to control household waste." Reynolds paid it but says he is still unhappy and is continuing to complain. He argues the messy site was a fire hazard, and the fine was unfair since the council wasn't keeping the area clean.