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Fly-Tipping

What is fly-tipping?

Fly-tipping is the illegal deposit of waste on land which is not controlled by a waste management licence. Fly-tipping generally consists of large items of rubbish including;

  • A single black bag
  • Household waste
  • Large domestic items e.g. fridges and mattresses
  • Garden waste
  • Commercial waste
  • Hazardous waste

Why is it a problem?


  • It is unsightly - fly-tipping is a sign of a neglected neighbourhood and is associated with other crimes.
  • It is illegal - under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 fly-tipping is an offence and offenders can receive up to a £50,000 fine and/or 5 years imprisonment.
  • It is costly to remove - fly-tipping costs local authorities over £44 million to remove every year.
  • It is unsafe - fly-tipping can consist of hazardous or toxic waste and syringes which are dangerous to human and animals. Fly-tipping can attract vermin and other disease spreading pests.

Actions taken by Daventry District Council

The council employs a designated fly-tipping crew who will aim to remove waste within 24 hours of the initial report (Mon-Fri). We aim to remove all waste found within the district as part of our patrols to ensure all areas of the district are kept clean and free from rubbish. In October 2006 the flytipping crew removed 98% of flytipped waste within 24 hours of the initial report

Anyone caught flytipping will be prosecuted under the Environment Protection Act 1990. It is illegal to allow someone to dump rubbish on land belonging to you which doesn't have a waste management licence. Anyone caught using a vehicle for flytipping can also have their vehicle seized by the police.

Find out more about environmental crime and measures taken to prevent it.

Reporting fly-tipping

It is vital that if you see waste illegally dumped or being deposited to report it to the council. You can report it here by using the email address below or call our designated number on 01327 871100.

Flytippers are acting illegally and it's therefore necessary not to

  • Approach them;
  • Obstruct them;
  • Touch anything;
If you see someone fly-tipping contact us with the following details

  • Date, time and place where it happened;
  • What the waste is or appears to be;
  • Description of the offender;
  • Description of any vehicles involved or the registration number.  

Help us by disposing of your waste correctly.


Please ensure that you contain all your waste within the bins which are provided to you by the council. By recycling you can reduce the amount of waste you place in your grey bin which is sent for landfill. Further information regarding refuse and recycling can be found here.

The council offer a bulky waste collection for £10.94 +VAT which allows collection for 3 items. This service is offered to prevent incidences of flytipping. To arrange for a collection please contact the One Stop Shop on 01327 871100. Alternatively you are able to take your rubbish to the local household recycling centre at Browns Road, Daventry.

Alternatively you able to arrange for a waste disposal company to remove your household waste but you are responsible for ensuring the carrier has a valid waste carriers licence and will dispose of your waste correctly. Under the Householders Duty of Care Regulations, failure to undertake such checks can result in enforcement action being taken against you. Find more about environmental crime.
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