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:

Report fly-tipping

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.