Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste on land without a licence, ranging from household rubbish to large-scale dumping of hazardous materials.
It blights communities, harms wildlife and the environment, contaminates land and watercourses, and can pose serious risks to people, especially children, pets, and wildlife. Dumped waste can also present a significant fire risk and be used as fuel in deliberate fires, putting additional strain on Fire and Rescue Service resources.
Fly-tipping is a serious criminal offence. Offenders can face prosecution, unlimited fines, imprisonment, and seizure or destruction of vehicles used in the offence.
You can report Fly-Tipping through your local authority's website:
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