Fly-tipping
From a small bag of rubbish to an unwanted mattress or worn-out settee, if rubbish is dumped somewhere without permission it is classed as fly-tipping. Fly-tipping is a crime − help put a stop to it.
No-one likes to see fly-tipping. It looks a mess, can be unsafe and is expensive to clear-up. It's also a crime.
What are we doing?
We're working with other councils in Derbyshire and the Environment Agency to help put a stop to fly-tipping in the county.
What can you do?
You can help us put a stop to fly-tipping in Derbyshire.
If you spot any fly-tipping, see rubbish being dumped or know someone who is doing it (don't confront them) contact Call Derbyshire on 08 456 058 058.
It would be helpful if you could also tell us:
the registration number and description of the tippers' vehicle such as the colour, make and model
what the tippers look like
what sort of rubbish was being dumped
a detailed description of where it was being dumped.
And don't forget, to avoid fly-tipping use a registered waste carrier or take any household rubbish to our recycling centres free of charge.
What happens to fly-tippers?
Offenders can, and will, be prosecuted. Once they're caught it could mean a fine of up to £50,000 or 12 months in prison.
But that's not all. Did you know that if your rubbish is fly-tipped you could also be prosecuted − even if you didn't dump it or know it was going to be dumped.
To make sure you stay on the right side of the law − and avoid a fine of up to £5,000 − use a registered waste carrier if you've got rubbish that needs removing.
You can find one near you by logging on to the Environment Agency website (opens in a new window) or calling 08 708 506 506 or take any household rubbish to our recycling centres free of charge.
Related documents
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Also on our website
Information on other websites
- Find out more about fly-tipping on the Environment Agency website (opens in a new window)
- Amber Valley Borough Council's fly-tipping information (opens in a new window)
- Bolsover District Council's fly-tipping information (opens in a new window)
- Chesterfield Borough Council's fly-tipping information (opens in a new window)
- Derby City Council's fly-tipping information (opens in a new window)
- Derbyshire Dales District Council's fly-tipping information (opens in a new window)
- Erewash Borough Council's fly-tipping information (opens in a new window)
- High Peak Borough Council's fly-tipping information (opens in a new window)
- North East Derbyshire District Council's fly-tipping information (opens in a new window)
- South Derbyshire District Council's fly-tipping (opens in a new window)