Flytipping

Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste and is a crime.

All kinds of waste are fly-tipped, the most common being household waste. Other wastes that are fly-tipped include appliances like fridges and washing machines, waste from building and demolition work, animal carcasses, vehicle parts and tyres. Hazardous wastes such as oil, asbestos sheeting and chemicals are also dumped illegally.

To report fly tipping, please contact us.

It costs the Council approximately £150,000 a year to remove illegally tipped domestic and commercial waste! We try to identify those responsible and, if caught, they will receive one of the following penalties:

• A fixed penalty fine of £80;
• A fine of up to £50,000 at the magistrates court, or an unlimited fine at the Crown Court, and/or a prison sentence of up to 5 years.