How to report a fly-tipping problem

• Complete the report form (follow the link on this page)
• Contact the Environment Agency's fly-tipping hotline number: 0800 807060
• Contact Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111

What is fly-tipping

Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of any waste or rubbish anywhere other than at a licensed tip.

What information can you provide

• Where the incident took place. Please give as much information as possible to enable us to find the location
• Date, day and time that the fly-tipping took place
• A description of what was tipped and the quantity for instance household items, gas canisters or broken glass.
• What happened - how many people were involved, what did they look like, what did they do, was a vehicle involved? If so, what were the vehicle details?
• Did anyone else witness the fly-tipping? If so who? (Witnesses may be asked to appear in court.)

Why is fly-tipping a problem?

• As council tax payers, cleaning up fly-tipping costs us all money
• It is dangerous and potentially harmful to you and your family's health
• It spoils our enjoyment of the environment
• It can cause serious pollution to the environment
• It attracts arson and further fly-tipping
• It can be dangerous for wildlife

For information on fly tipping legislation follow the link on this page.

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