Flytipping
The council treats flytipping very seriously and we will prosecute anyone caught flytipping waste.
How to report flytipping:
Call: 0500 834333 or e-mail: coventrydirect@coventry.gov.uk
If you discover flytipped waste after the tippers have left:
- 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 consists of and how much there is.
- Take note of 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.
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 you were 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!
Bulky rubbish collection:
In a effort to reduce the number of flytipping incidences, the council provides a special refuse collection for large items.
Flytipping is an offence:
The flytipping of controlled waste is a serious criminal offence which carries a fine of up to £50,000 (unlimited if indicted to the Crown Court) or an offender can even be sent to prison. It is important to realise that it is also an offence to permit flytipping. Since 21st November 2005, householders now have a 'duty of care' to take 'reasonable' measures to ensure their waste is disposed of correctly. Failing to do so could result in a fine up to £5,000. If you are paying someone to remove waste you should check whether they have a registered waste carrier. This can be done by calling the Environment Agency on 08708 506506
Flytipping is often associated with dumping waste from vehicles. In this case the person controlling the use of the vehicle can also be prosecuted, which means that it is possible for a prosecution to occur when the vehicle, not the driver, is identifiable.
Flytipping is an arrestable offence and authorised officers also have the powers to seize vehicles used for flytipping.
We aim to:
- Remove fly tipping within 5 working days or 1 working day where the offence causes an obstruction or is considered dangerous.
If you would like to see how we are performing in meeting our service targets follow the links to the documents below.
- Satisfaction with street scene services (PDF 18.8KB)
Contact Details
City Service Advice Centre
1st Floor Broadgate House
Broadgate
Coventry
CV1 1FS
Tel: 0500 834333
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