On-the-spot fines for littering will rise to €250 from December 1. Photo: Getty

On-the-spot fines for littering will rise to €250 from December 1. Photo: Getty

On-the-spot litter fines are to increase by €100 as part of a government crackdown on littering and illegal dumping.

The Irish Independent understands that junior minister for the circular ­economy Alan Dillon will announce this week that fixed penalty notices for littering offences will rise from €150 to €250.