Flytipping
How we provide this service
Removal of items that have been dumped or left (flytipped) rather than disposed of in the correct manner is supported by Community & Neighbourhood Services, Waste Services.
What to do to get this service
Fly-tipping can be a single mattress or black bin bag to large-scale fly-tipping of several truck loads of construction, demolition and excavation waste. Some illegal dumps, whilst small in size can be serious, particularly if hazardous waste is involved.
The Environment Agency has estimated that there are around 50,000 fly-tipping incidents per year costing the authorities £100-£150 million to clear, although it is possible this may be an underestimate.
In September alone, South Holland District Council cleared 53 flytips which has been estimated to have cost around £3025.00.
To report flytipping please contact our Customer Service Team on (01775) 761161 or use our online form.
Our advisors will take details from you such as:
- the location of the items that have been dumped
- what the tip consists of if you know this.
An inspector will check that the items are safe to move/ not hazardous etc and the depot will aim to clear the site within 24 hours.
How much will it cost?
There is no extra charge for this service.
Links to forms, leaflets and websites providing more information
Online form
Common Questions
Q. How do I dispose of unwanted items?
A. - Do NOT dump your unwanted items.
- Consider recycling as many of the items as possible
- Take them to the Civic Amenity Site at West Marsh Road,
- any of the special collection skips or
- arrange for BULKY COLLECTION (see A-Z for more information)
Q. I know who dumped the items. What should I do?
A. Flytipping is illegal and can lead to prosecution.
Give details to the Customer Service Advisor who will forward this to Waste Services to investigate further.
Q. How quickly do the Council remove flytipped items?
A. Once an inspector has determined that it is safe to remove, we will aim to get the item(s) cleared within 24 hours.
Q. I think the dumped waste may be hazardous - what should I do?
A. Advise a Customer Service Advisor of this and then stay away from the site. They will send an urgent request to our Waste Services team who will take the necessary action for it to be cleared.
Printed leaflets available providing more information
We have a wide range of leaflets available at our offices in Priory Road, Spalding. Alternatively, why not check out some of our other A-Z information pages for details of the services we offer?
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Contact Details
If you have any queries about the information provided above, or require further information, please contact Customer Services on 01775 761161 or email info@sholland.gov.uk.
