The council treats flytipping very seriously and will prosecute anyone caught flytipping waste in North Lincolnshire.
The council has the power to gather evidence on flytipping offenders and to issue fines or prosecute those they catch red-handed.
The flytipping of waste is a serious criminal offence which carries a fine of up to £50,000. Offenders can even be sent to prison. 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. This means it is possible for a prosecution to occur when only the vehicle, not the driver, is identifiable.
The police also has 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 contains and how much there is.
Remember 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.
Contact the council on: 01724 297000 to report the flytipped waste.
If you see someone flytipping: 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.
The council also has flytipping surveillance equipment in numerous areas throughout North Lincolnshire. This equipment helps catch the culprits who illegally dump waste.