Fly-tipping

Fly-tip tipping is the illegal dumping of waste and is a serious criminal offence. Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste and is a serious criminal offence. Fly-tip tipping harms the local environment, looks unsightly, attracts vermin, can cause harm to wildlife, pollutes land and watercourses. Fly-tipping harms the local environment, looks unsightly, attracts vermin, can cause harm to wildlife, pollutes land and watercourses. 

Our role 

We investigate and remove fly-tipped waste found on council owned or managed land.  

We use enforcement powers, including fixed penalty notices to address: 

Enforcement action helps protect the environment and ensures fairness for residents who dispose of waste responsibly. 

If you witness fly-tipping 

Should you witness fly-tip tipping, do not put yourself in any danger. Should you witness fly-tipping, do not put yourself in any danger.  

Make note of:

• The date, time and location
• The vehicle registration, the model, make and colour of the vehicle (a photograph of the vehicle if possible) 
• A description of the person 
• The items being fly-tipped 

Report fly-tipping