Report fly-tipping
Report fly-tipping
Before making a report, please read our what is fly-tipping page.
Witnessing fly-tipping
- If it's happening now: Call 999 and report it as a crime. Do not approach the offender.
- If it's blocking a road: Report it to Hertfordshire County Council.
- If it's causing a pollution risk to a river or canal: Call the Environment Agency on 03708 506 506.
What to note
If you see someone fly-tipping, or discover fly-tipped waste, note down as many details as possible, such as:
- date, time and location
- type and amount of waste
- description of the offender and vehicle
- any damage caused
- photos (if safe to take).
Stay safe
Never put yourself at risk when reporting fly-tipping.
- Don't touch the waste - it could contain sharp objects, toxic chemicals, or other dangerous materials
- Don't disturb the site - there may be evidence that could help identify the fly-tippers and lead to their prosecution.
Report fly-tipping
To report fly-tipping, please use our online form:
How we deal with fly-tipping
We aim to visit every reported incident of fly-tipping. We will investigate to see where the rubbish came from and who was responsible for dumping it.
We will issue Fixed Penalty Notices where possible, or collect evidence for a larger prosecution if necessary.
We aim to remove all items on Council-managed land within seven working days. This may not always be possible due to the:
- nature, location or size of the incident
- equipment required to remove it.
If the flytip is on private or housing association land we will work with the owners to ensure it is cleared.
Page Last Updated: Wednesday, 05 March 2025 at 10:17 AM