Fly-tipping

Fly-tipping is a crime – help put a stop to it

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.

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.

Fly-tipping campaign poster

That’s why we’re working with the Environment Agency and others to help put a stop to it in Derbyshire, and we’ve got a new weapon to help us.

Forensic science is being used to help catch people who fly-tip in Derbyshire.

DNA samples, fingerprinting and the latest marking and tracking techniques mean we have a greater chance of catching the people responsible.

But we need your help too. You can help us put a stop to fly-tipping in Derbyshire by calling 08456 058 058 if you spot any fly-tipping, see rubbish being dumped or know someone who is doing it.

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 www.environment-agency.gov.uk/publicregister  (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) or calling 08708 506 506.

If you see someone fly-tipping, don’t confront them, Call Derbyshire on 08456 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.

Don’t forget you can take any household rubbish to our recycling centres free of charge.

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