Flytipping
Fly tipping is the illegal dumping of waste. It varies from a
bin bag of rubbish to a large amount of waste dumped from a
truck.
The Council treats this problem very seriously and will prosecute anyone caught flytipping waste.
The flytipping of controlled waste is a serious criminal offence which carries a fine of up to £50,000 (unlimited if indicted to the Crown Court) or an offender can even be sent to prison. It is important to realise that it is also an offence to permit flytipping.
Flytipping is often associated with dumping waste from vehicles. In this case the person controlling the use of the vehicle can also be prosecuted, which means that it is possible for a prosecution to occur when only the vehicle, not the driver, is identifiable.
The Police also have the powers to seize vehicles used for flytipping.
If you discover flytipped waste after the tippers have left, please follow these simple Do's and Dont's:
The Council treats this problem very seriously and will prosecute anyone caught flytipping waste.
The flytipping of controlled waste is a serious criminal offence which carries a fine of up to £50,000 (unlimited if indicted to the Crown Court) or an offender can even be sent to prison. It is important to realise that it is also an offence to permit flytipping.
Flytipping is often associated with dumping waste from vehicles. In this case the person controlling the use of the vehicle can also be prosecuted, which means that it is possible for a prosecution to occur when only the vehicle, not the driver, is identifiable.
The Police also have the powers to seize vehicles used for flytipping.
If you discover flytipped waste after the tippers have left, please follow these simple Do's and Dont's:
- Do not touch the waste: flytipped waste can be dangerous - it may contain syringes, broken glass, asbestos, toxic chemicals or other hazardous substances.
- Visually inspect the waste: try to determine what the waste consists of and how much there is.
- Take note of its exact location: and also, whether it is in or near water.
- Do not disturb the site: there may be evidence that could help identify the culprits and lead to their prosecution.
If You See Someone Flytipping:
If possible, please make a note of:
If possible, please make a note of:
- The day, date and time you saw the tipping.
- What you saw:
- How many people were flytipping and what they looked like
- What they were actually doing
- Any vehicles involved - their make, colour and registration number
- Where were you when you saw the flytipping:
- What kind of view you had
- How far away you were
- Weather and light conditions
What was tipped:
- How much?
- What it looked like
Remember - Don't Put Yourself At Risk!
Who cleans up the fly tip?
It is the responsibilty of the owner of the land where the fly
tip has occurred to arragne for collection and disposal of the
waste.
Further Information
The National Fly Tipping Prevention Group
have produced a website and guide which provide detailed
information about fly tipping.
Reporting a fly tip
Richmondshire District Council and the Environment Agency both
have powers to investigate fly tipping. In general the Environment
Agency investigate larger incidents of fly tipping, organised gangs
of fly tippers, and hazardous waste. The Council deals with smaller
fly tips.
To report a fly tip on council land or the highway please
contact:
Waste and Street Scene on 01748 829100 ext
7051/7053
Richmondshire District Council
Gallowfield Trading Estate
Borough Road
Richmond
North Yorkshire
DL10 4FY
Borough Road
Richmond
North Yorkshire
DL10 4FY
For large or hazardous fly tips contact the Environment
Agency on 08708 506 506
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Last updated:
03 January 2008
