Fly tipping – or depositing waste illegally, is a criminal offence. It can result in a fine of up to £20,000 or up to two years in prison. We clear fly-tipped waste from council land. However, the landowner or occupier is responsible for clearing waste from private land, such as privately owned access lanes.
Preventing fly tipping
If you have work done on your house, ask the trades person how and where they are going to dispose of the waste they produce. Do not give your waste to anybody unless you are satisfied that it is going to be disposed of properly.
If anybody calls round at your home offering to take waste away for a cash payment, you are strongly advised not to give your rubbish to them. Most reputable waste disposal companies do not operate like this.