Frequently asked questions - Fly tipping

What is fly-tipping?

Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste.

Any type of waste can be fly-tipped but it most commonly involves:

• Furniture
• Black bags of rubbish
• Hedge/tree prunings
• White goods (fridges/freezers)
• DIY and construction waste

Why is fly-tipping a problem?

• It’s a crime
• It can pollute watercourses and land
• It can be dangerous to animals and fish
• It attracts vermin including rats and foxes
• It looks unsightly
• It attracts other rubbish
• It undermines legitimate businesses.
• It's expensive to clear up

Who deals with fly-tipping?

• Public land - Wokingham Borough Council is responsible for clearing and investigating fly tipping on public land such our roads and parks
• Private land - If fly tipping occurs on private land it is the responsibility of the landowner to remove it
• Large-scale fly-tips (hazardous waste and organised waste crime gangs) - The Environment Agency investigates larger scale fly tips