How UK councils are mapping vape-litter hotspots in 2026: citizen reports, seizures and drone/LiDAR mapping
Councils across the UK are combining anonymous citizen reports, seizure datasets and LiDAR-equipped drones to map vape-litter hotspots in 2026. This data-driven approach helps prioritise clean-ups, target enforcement in areas like Central Bedfordshire and Bolton, and build stronger evidence for prosecutions.