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.

What are we doing?

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.

Flytipping Project

All local authorities in Derbyshire are currently involved with the Flytipping Forum. This group exists to bring together local authorities and other interested organisations across Derbyshire to collectively reduce fly-tipping in the county. It is currently funded through DEFRA’s Waste Performance and Efficiency Grant (WPEG).

The Project started in October 2007 and will continue to run until September 2010. It is proving successful. Fly tipping incidents have reduced and enforcement actions are increasing as a result of more effective joint working by the partners.

There has been a 14 per cent decrease in the number of incidents across Derbyshire between April and July 2009 compared with the same period in 2008:

1842 April - July 2008
1578 April – July 2009

There has been a 54 per cent increase in the number of enforcement actions taken in Derbyshire between April and July 2009 compared with the same period in 2008:

541 – April - July 2008
836 – April - July 2009

What can you do?

We need your help. 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.

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.

What happenes 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 08708 506 506.

What can I do with my rubbish?

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