This page explains the dangers of dumped rubbish, how to report flytipping and how to tell us if you witnessed the incident.
Rubbish dumped on the highway, public or private land can be a danger to the public and needs to be removed quickly.
Flytipped items may include furniture, fridges, freezers, cookers, builders rubble, carpeting, shopping trolleys and any other items of refuse. They may also include chemicals or other polluting materials which are potentially harmful to our environment and waterways.
The Streetscene team will action reports within 5 working days.
If you witness flytipping
We enforce the law on fly tipping on public land but to enable us to do this we need proof showing that the dumped items belong to the person that has put them there.
If you witness the flytipping:
- do not touch the waste, as there may be hidden dangers
- try and stay upwind of the waste in case of fumes
- do not approach the fly tippers. What they are doing is illegal and their behaviour may be unpredictable.
Use our online form to report the incident, please include:
- the time, date and place you observed the incident
- descriptions of any individuals and vehicles involved including number plates, vehicle colour and type etc.
- a description of the waste and hazard
Report that you have witnessed flytipping
If you didn't witness the flytipping
To report flytipping that you did not witness happening, please use FixMyStreet.
Report street issues at FixMyStreet
Help FixMyStreet direct your report to the right council. Pin the exact location on the map then choose the best category available - avoid 'other' if you can. Including a clear photograph and plenty of information helps speed up the investigation.
Report the problem at FixMyStreet
