No rubbish excuses

Fly-tipping is a crime

Through our current 'no rubbish excuses' campaign we stress the importance of tackling fly-tipping and discourage people from committing fly-tip offences by providing legal alternatives and consequences of going down the illegal route. This is done by borough-wide prominent use of:

• Posters and signage
• Social media posts 

Plan ahead

Check tip opening times and what is accepted: Tips and recycling banks

Item(s) too big to shift?

Find out about our other waste collection services: Large and multiple items - collections you pay for

Can't wait for your next bin collection?

Book a bulky waste collection

Don't hand rubbish to a criminal

Using an unregistered waste collector is illegal and could lead to your waste being fly-tipped. You could receive a minimum fine of £400 if fly-tipped waste is traced back to you, you fail to check the waste carrier is authorised, or you do not keep paperwork or receipts.

Before giving waste to anyone, check they are a licensed waste carrier (data.gov.uk), ask how and where your waste will be disposed of, and always get a receipt or invoice with full details.

Fly-tippers will be prosecuted, named, and shamed.

Fly-tipping can result in:

• A minimum £1,000 fine
• Vehicle seizure
• A criminal record

Find out how to get rid of your waste legally: Recycling and rubbish