Report fly-tipping and fly-posting

Fly-tipping is the illegal deposit of any waste onto land, or any waste dumped or tipped on a site with no licence to accept waste. Fly-posting is the practice of putting up unauthorised advertising posters in public places.

Report fly-tipping

On private land

If fly-tipping is in progress, call 101. If possible, provide:

• the make, model and registration of any vehicle(s) involved
• a description of any person(s) involved

If fly-tipping has taken place on private land, you can report it:

• online – by filling in our crime and incident form
• by phone – call 101
• in person –  visit a police station

On public land

If fly-tipping has taken place on public land or in a public place, you must report it to your local council.

Report fly-posting

If you spot fly-posting in your area, report it to your local council.