You and Your Waste
Fly tipping also occurs when householders put out too much waste for collection. Biffa, who collect the waste each week are only required to take your wheelybin, not any excess waste that is left beside it. If you leave waste outside your home then this is classed as fly tipping.
You can reduce the amount of waste you generate by recycling using the City Council boxes, or you can take waste to either of the city’s civic amenity sites (Community Recycling Centres) at Bridge Road or Islington Street.
If you have large items these can be collected by the City council who offer a free bulk collection Service for householders, taking up to 5 items per household every 2 months.
To book a collection, call the Service line on 252 7001.
As part of our ‘Your City Your Choice’ campaign the environmental crime team is reminding people that under The Environmental Protection Act 1990 section 33, people must ensure that any waste collected from their home is taken by a registered waste carrier. You could be liable to a fine of up to £5,000 for not doing so.
Household waste is the most common form of fly-tipped material and is often tipped by unregistered contractors. It is our policy to prosecute where there is evidence of tipping.
If you are employing somebody to remove waste from your home you can:
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Ask to see their waste carrier registration certificate
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Phone 08708 506 506 and ask for a waste carrier validation check
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Check online at www.environment-agency.gov.uk
Registered carriers also usually give a receipt known as a waste transfer note to the person from whom they receive waste.
If you are not satisfied that the person is a registered waste carrier, you should refuse to allow them to take your waste. Any information can be passed to the city council by calling 2527001.
The environmental crime team investigated 126 cases of fly tipping last year. An unmarked surveillance van with covert cameras is used to gather evidence for use in prosecutions.