Fly Tipping
What is Fly Tipping?
Fly tipping is the illegal dumping of any type of waste on
publicly owned or private land. Some examples of the types of waste
dumped are:-
- bags of household waste;
- fridges;
- tyres;
- grass & hedge cuttings;
- old fencing panels;
- settees;
- demolition waste;
- mattresses
This list provides just a small selection of waste that is
regularly fly tipped in the District.
Effect & Costs
Dumped waste blights the local environment and poses a threat to
human health, wildlife and the overall environment. It costs the
Council around £100000 a year to clear up fly tipped waste and
dispose of it – a cost passed on to local taxpayers and
landowners.
No Excuses! It’s Criminal!
Fly tipping is a serious crime which carries a fine of up to
£50000, up to five years in jail, seizure of vehicles – just a
taster of what can happen to anyone who fly tips waste.
The combination of recycling centres for householders to deposit
waste at and a bulky waste collection service offered by the
Council for a small fee means there is absolutely no excuse for
anyone to fly tip.
Householders are now required to check that anyone they allow to
remove their waste is authorised to do so. Contact the Environment
Agency on 08708 506506 and ask for a waste carriers check – it’s
that easy!
Who Deals With Fly Tipping?
The Council and the Environment Agency are empowered to
investigate and take action against fly tippers and often work in
partnership.
The Council investigate mainly multiple one off incidents of fly
tipping and are responsible for clearing waste dumped on public
land. Larger scale fly tipping involving organised gangs fall to
the Environment Agency to investigate.
Report fly tipping on the Council Tip Off line 01909-534501 or
by using our on line report form.
Last Updated - 20/01/2009