What is the charge for fly-tipping?

Fly-tipping is a serious criminal offence which carries a fine of up to £50,000 (unlimited if the case goes to the Crown Court) or an offender can even be sent to prison.

Who is responsible for removing fly-tipping?

Local authorities are responsible for investigating and clearing up smaller scale fly-tipping on public land and may investigate incidents on private land. However, landowners are still responsible for clearing fly-tipped waste on private land.

How much does fly-tipping cost the UK?

For these large fly-tipping incidents, the cost of clearance to local authorities in England in 2020/21 was £11.6 million, compared with £10.9 million in 2019/20. Local authorities carried out 456,000 enforcement actions in 2020/21, a decrease of 18,000 actions (4%) from 474,000 in 2019/20.

Can you be prosecuted for fly-tipping?

Fly-tipping is a serious criminal offence for which you can be prosecuted. The courts have various powers available to them to tackle fly-tipping, including imprisonment, unlimited fines and an order to deprive rights to a vehicle used to commit the offence.

What evidence is needed for fly-tipping?

You must gather as much information as you can about: the circumstances, for example if anyone witnessed the fly-tipping, the date and time it happened and a description of any vehicles involved. land type, for example relevant land or privately owned.

Is reporting fly-tipping anonymous?

If you know of someone fly tipping or witness dumping of rubbish please report it or call us 020 8554 5000. You don’t need to leave your details, but they might help us, all fly-tipping reports are confidential. You can also download the bbits ‘Love Clean Streets’ app here.

What happens if someone fly tips on my land?

Local authorities are responsible for investigating and clearing up the smaller scale fly-tipping on public land. On private land the responsibility for clearance of fly-tipped waste rests with the landowner. Local authorities may serve notice requiring occupiers or landowners to remove fly-tipped waste.

Do police deal with fly-tipping?

Those convicted of fly-tipping offences can now be made to pay the costs of enforcement and investigation, as well as the clean-up costs.

What is the difference between littering and fly-tipping?

Small items (most commonly materials associated with smoking, eating and drinking) that are improperly discarded or are spilt during business operations, will be classed as litter. Large items, or more than a single sack of rubbish should usually be considered fly-tipping.

Can you be prosecuted for fly-tipping on your own land?

Fly-tipping on private land: landowner responsibilities Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of liquid or solid waste on land or in water. It’s against the law to allow fly-tipping on your land as fly-tipped waste can harm human health or the environment.

How do I report fly-tipping in my area?

You can anonymously report any information you have regarding fly tipping, illegal waste dumping, or anything else to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Who deals with fly-tipping uk?

The Environment Agency
The Environment Agency may investigate if the incident is large-scale, serious, organised illegal dumping or immediately threatens human health or the environment. If a landowner reports fly-tipped waste on their land you can choose whether to investigate.

Can the police do anything about fly-tipping?

Fly tipping is an illegal activity. If you see it in action, call the Police on 999 and report it as a crime in progress.