Flytipping
The council treats flytipping as a serious offence and will prosecute anyone caught flytipping waste. Flytipping is a serious criminal offence which carries a fine of up to £50,000 (unlimited if indicted to the Crown Court) or an offender can even be sent to prison. It is important to realise that it is also an offence to permit 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)
- garden refuse
- litter, refuse accumulation
- soil
The council is responsible for clearing flytipped
waste on the public highway, council maintained parkland and green
space, and public (paved and lit) alleyways. The council also have
the powers to remove flytipped waste from commercial premises
subject to a court order.
DO NOT TOUCH THE WASTE: flytipped waste can
be dangerous, it may contain syringes, broken glass, asbestos,
toxic chemicals or other hazardous substances.
To report flytipped waste, you will need to provide the following information:
- exact location
- description of items
- the approximate size of waste
Residents are advised not to touch flytipped waste, as it may
be dangerous.
To report flytipped waste contact us directly by
using our
online form or by contacting the
flytipping
team.