What is fly-tipping

Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of rubbish. It could be a single bag or a vehicle load of rubbish.

It also includes leaving items and bags:

• beside street bins or recycling banks
• outside closed Recycling Centres and charity shops.

Find out about the difference between fly-tipping and litter.

Penalties

Fly-tipping is a criminal offence.

We can impose a Fixed Penalty Notice of up to £1,000.

Courts can impose:

• A fine of up to £50,0000 and/or 12 months in prison
• An unlimited fine and/or five years in prison in serious cases

Who can be prosecuted

• Anyone illegally dumping waste
• The driver or owner of a vehicle used for fly-tipping 
• The owner of the illegally dumped waste - it is your responsibility to check that the waste carrier is registered and where the waste is going
• Anyone giving permission for fly-tipping to take place on land they control.