Our community safety officers can issue a fixed penalty notice of £500 to anyone caught fly-tipping. Serious offences can be prosecuted through the courts, with fines of up to £40,000 and even a prison sentence.
How to report fly-tipping
We need to know:
- where the problem is
- how much rubbish has been dumped
- what kind of rubbish has been dumped
- your contact details
If you saw the rubbish being dumped, it will help us if you can tell us:
- the date and time you saw it happen
- a description of the vehicle or people responsible
Only collect these details if it is safe to do so. Fly-tippers know they are breaking the law and will not want people taking notes or photographs of them in action.
You can also report it by:
- telephone: 030 33 33 3000
- email: communitysafetyteam@dumgal.gov.uk
Fly-tipping on private land
We can only remove this type of waste if it's on public land. If it's on private land, the occupier or owner is responsible for removal.