Fly-tipping is the dumping of rubbish onto any piece of land which does not have a licence to accept waste.
How to report fly-tipping
If you see any fly-tipping or dumped rubbish in Wokingham Borough use our online fly-tipping report form to let us know the location so we can clean up the area.
If you see anyone fly-tipping, please report it. Do not approach the rubbish or any individuals carrying out fly-tipping. Make a note of:
- Date
- Time and place
- What the rubbish looks like
- Amount of rubbish
- Description of any vehicles involved and their registration numbers
- Descriptions of any person or people carrying out the act
- Then contact our Waste Services on 0118 974 6339 / 6307 and we will take action, including contacting our colleagues at the Environment Agency.
Costs and dangers
Fly-tipped rubbish costs taxpayers money through their Council Tax to be collected. It can also be dangerous as it can cause a hazard to the public and the environment if it enters the water course.
Rubbish of particular concern is any that includes:
- Chemicals
- Syringes
- Asbestos
Penalties
Fly-tipping is a criminal offence and can lead to prosecution with fines of up to £20,000.00 or 6 months imprisonment. The sentence may be more severe if considered at Crown Court or the waste is hazardous.
