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Fly tipping and enforcement

Find out how to report a fly tip you see, how to report someone you have seen fly tipping and how to avoid fly tipping.

Offenders

Fly tipping is a serious criminal offence which carries an unlimited fine. Offenders can be sent to prison. 

If the fly tipping involves dumping waste from vehicles, the person controlling the vehicle can be prosecuted. It is possible to prosecute when only the vehicle, not the driver, is identifiable. 

It is also an offence to permit fly tipping on private land. 

Read information on fly tipping fines (fixed penalty notices).

Published: 15 December 2020

Last updated: 15 December 2020