What a fixed penalty notice can be issued for
Fly-tipping
Fly-tipping is illegally dumped rubbish which can lead to a fine of up to £50,000 along with imprisonment.
We will investigate dumped rubbish and may serve a legal notice to landowners to clear rubbish that attracts or harbours vermin. Where we have sufficient evidence we will prosecute fly-tippers. Where dumped rubbish is on publically owned land we aim to remove as soon as possible, and will prioritise based on location, risk, ease of removal, and available resources.
A fixed penalty will only generally be offered where a small quantity of waste is fly-tipped, or waste has since been cleared by the offender. In all other cases we will prosecute.
Penalty
- £500 (from domestic property)
- £1000 (from motor vehicle)
- £1000 (from commercial business)
Legislation
The Unauthorised Deposit of Waste (Fixed Penalties) Regulations 2016