Fly-tipping is the illegal disposal of waste. It can be anything from a bag of waste to a truckload. We have all seen abandoned items in the countryside, villages and towns. Leaving items by Household Recycling Centres, charity shops or by bins are all fly-tipping too. Around two thirds of fly-tips come from households, so it is crucially important that everyone understands their Duty of Care to avoid £400 fixed penalty notice or an unlimited fine.
S.C.R.A.P Campaign
Together with other partners in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Waste Partnership (RECAP), South Cambs District Council (SCDC) has launched the S.C.R.A.P Fly-tipping campaign to help residents understand their responsibilities. Everyone should follow the S.C.R.A.P. code below to make the right choices when asking someone to remove unwanted items.
Find out more about the S.C.R.A.P campaign here.
Report fly-tipping
To help us deal with fly-tipping incidents efficiently, please report them to SCDC. Here’s how:
Online: www.scambs.gov.uk/environment/envirocrime
By phone: 03450 450 063
If you witness fly-tipping happening, call 999 to report a crime in action. Please do not put yourself in harm’s way.
When reporting fly-tipping, please note as many details as possible
• The exact location
• The size of the fly-tip
• The type of waste dumped
• The date and time you spotted or witnessed the fly-tip
• Photos of the fly-tip and fly-tippers if you have witnessed it
• The vehicle registration number and details
• The description of people involved
• The direction they were travelling