Flytipping Frequently Asked Questions
I witnessed someone flytipping,
what can I do about it?
Contact the council via Peterborough
Direct on 01733 747474. The
flytipping should be cleared within 24 hours of it being reported.
If the rubbish is likely to cause an infestation of rodents, a
notice can be served on the owner of land. If
you are willing to sign a witness statement, an environmental
services officer will visit you and take details of the
incident.
If you do not wish to sign a witness statement, you need to
provide the following information:
- location of flytipping - house number, front or rear of property, near landmark e.g. litter bin, lamppost etc.
- what items have been flytipped. If this includes bags then how many
- what type of material it is e.g. garden, household, builders waste
- how long it has been there
- is there anything in the flytipping to identify the culprit or is there a witness
The council cannot follow up incidents of dumped builders
rubble without a description of the flytipper.
There's a large amount of flytipped
waste blocking our road, who should I contact?
Report the matter to Peterborough Direct on
01733 747474 during normal working hours. Out of hours phone
the council on 01733 425300, who will treat it
as an urgent removal. Provide any information on
the person who may have dumped it, locations
etc.
Who deals with flytipping on the
verge?
On council owned land, the city council deals with the
removal of flytipping. Contact Peterborough
Direct who will send a team to clear away
the flytipped waste. If the problem is ongoing,
enforcement officers will investigate the
incidents.
What's being done to stop people
flytipping?
The following measures are taken to stop people
flytipping:
- letters and fixed penalty notices are issued
- CCTV footage is monitored
- education
Who can prosecute flytippers?
An authorised enforcement officer and the Environment Agency
can prosecute.
Who is responsible if rubbish is flytipped on my land?
The occupier of the land is responsible.
Where can rubbish/waste be legally
taken for disposal?
- asbestos requires specialist removal. Contact Peterborough Direct on 01733 747474 for advice and a quote
- building/DIY supplies, eg bricks, builders rubble, concrete, earth, sand, gravel can be taken to the Dogsthorpe Householders Recycling Centre (HRC). Households can dispose of this rubbish free of charge, after providing proof of address
- cast iron baths should be taken to Dogsthorpe HRC
- dead domestic pets should be taken to your veterinarian for disposal
- disposable nappies should be bagged and placed in your normal, household rubbish
- oils (e.g. lubrication oils or greases, heating oils, cooking oils) can be disposed of by contacting Peterborough Direct 01733 747474. Engine oil only should be taken to Dogsthorpe HRC
- paint tins should be taken to Dogsthorpe HRC
Who is responsible for
flytipping on public property (including public highways,
footpaths, rights of way)?
The council is responsible for the removal of flytipping on
public property. Telephone 01733 747474 or email street.cleansing@peterborough.gov.uk.
You need to provide the following information:
- location of flytipping - near a landmark e.g. litter bin, lamppost etc.
- what items have been flytipped. If this includes bags then how many
- what type of material it is e.g. garden, household, builders waste
- how long it has been there
- is there anything in the flytipping to identify the culprit or is there a witness
How long will it take to remove
flytipping?
Removal times are affected by the nature
and amount of waste required to clear, and the council aims to
remove items within set times.