The Council treats this problem very seriously and will prosecute anyone caught flytipping waste.
In an effort to reduce the number of flytipping incidences, the Council provides a special collection for large items.
The flytipping of controlled waste is a serious criminal offence which carries a fine of up to £20,000 (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 dumped 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 the day, date and time you saw the tipping. Try and remember what you saw including:
- 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? Make a note of:
- what kind of view you had
- how far away you were
- weather and light conditions.
What was tipped:
- how much?
- what it looked like?
How to access the service
Use the contact details below to report a flytippers, or flytipped rubbish. You can also use the Love Lewisham to notify us of the incident, via an online form or mobile technology. Follow the links on the right to visit Love Lewisham.
Remember - don't put yourself at risk