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Report fly-tipping

Most residents are very responsible and manage their waste properly, but a small group choose to ignore the rules. Our environmental rangers will investigate any reports of accumulations of waste and bulky items.

Fly-tipping can be reported via:

The abandonment of waste is an offence under the Environmental Protection Act and the maximum penalty is an unlimited fine and/or imprisonment.

If you have excess household waste or bulky items, you can:

If you see an abandoned shopping trolley, you should contact the relevant supermarket or us, by telephone on 01493 801750, if it is unidentifiable.

You can also use that number if you see syringes in a public place.

Last modified on 07 July 2026