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Report fly-tipping
Report fly-tipping
Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste.
We do not clear fly-tipping from private land, this is the landowner’s responsibility. However, we ask you to report fly-tipping incidents on private land so that we can investigate who is responsible.
- Call 01992 564000
What we need to know
- The date, time and place
- The type and size of the fly-tip
- A description of the person
- The registration and description of the vehicle
If you see someone fly-tipping
- Do not approach them, they may react badly to being challenged
- Do not touch the waste or open containers as they may contain hazardous material
- Report it – call Essex Police if the offenders are still on site. After the event you can report the fly-tipping to us and we will investigate to find out who is responsible
More information
- Essex Police – in an emergency always dial 999
- Crimestoppers – give information anonymously
- Victim support – help after crime