Illegal Disposal Of Waste

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Defra advises that in 2008-09 there were 1.16 million fly -tipping incidents dealt wtih by local authorities. This shows a decrease of 9.3% from the 1.28 million reported in 2007-08.

The estimated cost of clearance of illegally dumped waste reported by local authorities in this period was £54.9 million.

Most of us dispose of our waste using the proper and safe routes, but there are others who choose to tip their waste on other peoples land, and at unauthorised points throughout the borough. This is fly-tipping. Fly tipping is the illegal disposal of waste on land.

The consequences of fly tipping affect us all….

Cleaning up fly-tipping costs us all money
It is dangerous and potentially harmful to you and your family’s health
It spoils our enjoyment of the environment
It can cause serious pollution to Poole’s environment

Council Owned Land

We remove fly tipped waste from all Council owned land including open spaces e.g. recreation grounds, parks and heathland. All highway land including Council owned car parks and laybys.

Privately Owned Land

If the waste has been fly-tipped on private property (for example private car park, retail park, garden, vacant land) we will endeavour to contact the landowner to facilitate its removal.

Preventing fly-tipping

If you are considering paying for someone else to dispose of waste on your behalf for example a builder, gardener, house keeper, we recommend you check:

That you are using a genuine/ reputable company/individual
That they have a current Waste Carrier Registation (you can check a person or company is registered by calling the Environment Agancy on 08708 506506 (Mon -Fri 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.) or viewing online at www.environment-agency.gov.uk )
Where they are proposing to take your waste
They can give you a receipt for this service showing thier registered trading address and a contact number
As a precaution, you could also note down their vehicle registration number

By following these simple guidelines you greatly reduce the likelihood of your waste later being found amongst a fly-tip and the Council having to investigate the possibility of pursuing enforcement action against you.

What to do if you see someone fly-tipping

Fly-tipping is illegal and dangerous and it can ruin the appearance of your neighbourhood. Don’t put up with it – report it. The rubbish can be removed and, with your help, the crime can be investigated.

If you see someone fly-tipping or would like to report an area where fly-tipping has taken place, take note of the following:

The date, time and place of the occurrence
What the waste looks like and how much of it there is
A description of any person(s) and/or vehicles involved, along with their vehicle registration number(s)

You should then use our on-line report it form or contact us using the details at the bottom of this page. We will then investigate the offence and arrange for the removal of any waste on Council land. If the fly-tip is on private land we will make efforts to contact the owner.

Further information

We provide a Waste Recycling Centre located at Nuffield Road which is open to residents of Poole. This site is open seven days a week from 8:30 a.m – 4:30 p.m (last entry 4.15 pm) where your domestic/household waste can be disposed of free of charge.

Bulky Household Waste

We work in partnership with the Charity Dorset Reclaim link will open in new window who collect bulky household waste such as beds, sofas and fridges / freezers.

If you require these items to be collected from your property please contact the Poole branch of Dorset Reclaim directly on 01202 679350. Please note there may be a charge for this service which should be discussed with Dorset Reclaim link will open in new window .