Fly-tipping
What is fly-tipping?
Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of rubbish and comes with a hefty penalty. Whether it’s an unwanted mattress or a lorry load of rubble, fly-tipping is against the law and can, at a Crown Court, result in a penalty of up to £50,000 or imprisonment for up to 5 years!
We all have a responsibility to ensure that the waste we produce and any unwanted items we have are disposed of responsibly and legally. This is called the ‘Duty of Care’ and applies to both individuals and to businesses. Failing to ensure your waste is dealt with and disposed of correctly is an offence under the Environment Protection Act 1990.
Reporting fly-tipping for investigation
Fly-tipping that is on the public highway
The streetscene enforcement team are responsible for investigating reports of fly-tipping on the public highway. To report suspected fly-tipping call our hotline on 020 8753 1100 or email cleaner.greener@lbhf.gov.uk
. We will need to know:
- Where the rubbish has been dumped
- What has been dumped
If you witnessed the event, the following information will help officers track down the culprit and take enforcement action against them.
- Who dumped the rubbish (if known) and a description of the person
- Details of any vehicles used
- The time the rubbish was dumped
- If it was witnessed by anybody else and if so, their details.
Fly-tipping on private land
If you would like to report fly-tipping on private land or on housing association land, you will need to follow a different procedure than reporting fly-tipping on the public highway. Please click the links below for more information.
Fly-tipping on housing association land
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