Flytipping
The council treats flytipping as a serious offence and
will prosecute any person or company caught flytipping.
Flytipping carries a fine of up to £50,000 (unlimited
if taken through the Crown Court) or an offender can be sent
to prison or have their vehicle seized.
What is flytipping?
Flytipping is the unlawful disposal of waste and illegal dumping
of items such as:
- general household waste
- large domestic items (e.g. fridges and mattresses)
- commercial waste (e.g. builders' rubble, tyres etc)
- garden refuse
- litter or refuse accumulation
- soil
The council is only responsible for clearing flytipped waste
from the public highway, council maintained parkland and green
space and public alleyways. The council also has the
powers to remove flytipped waste from commercial premises, subject
to a court order.
What action will be taken?
- The council takes the following action to stop flytipping:
- letters and cautions are given
- prosecutions are initiated and taken through the courts
- CCTV footage is monitored
- surveillance exercises take place
- education is made available
Reporting flytipped waste
You can
report flytipped waste online or
alternatively by telephoning Peterborough Direct on 01733
747474, you will need to know the exact location
and description of items. If you witnessed the flytipping
please ensure that you give your own name and address and a member
of our enforcement team will make contact with you and take further
details. Do not touch the waste as flytipped waste can be
dangerous, it may contain syringes, broken glass, asbestoc, toxic
chemicals or other hazardous substances.
Where can members of the public legally take
domestic rubbish or waste for disposal?
Excess domestic waste can be disposed of at the household recycling
centre or alternatively a bulky
waste collection service can be arranged through the
council. For further information about the disposal
of commercial
waste visit the waste and recycling section.