Fly-tipping is when waste is illegally dumped on roads or land not licensed for waste. Fly-tipping often consists of things such as household waste, large domestic appliances, garden waste, furniture or building rubble. It is unsightly and sometimes dangerous.
We take the issue very seriously and will always take action against anyone caught fly-tipping.
If the fly-tippig is on roads, pavements or council owned land we will remove the rubbish as soon as possible. This may take a little longer if we need specialist equipment or need to examine rubbish for evidence.
If the fly-tipping is on private land, the land owner is responsible for the removal, however, we will try to identify the landowner and instruct them to remove it.
Where there is evidence to indicate who is responsible for the fly-tip we will always investigate, regardless of where the fly-tip is.