There is no excuse ... let's scrap fly tipping

Essex councils unite to scrap fly tipping

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We are supporting the Essex County Council campaign with local Essex councils to tackle fly tipping together.

Fly tipping is the illegal dumping of waste on land which doesn’t have a waste licence. This could include leaving items by a bin, closed charity shop or recycling centre.

Household waste was found in over 60% of fly tips across Essex in the past 3 years. It cost taxpayers around £1 million to clean up in 2022/23.

The new campaign is being supported by the Environment Agency and Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. It will help residents dispose of household waste responsibly. Local councils will also work to increase visible enforcement and share intelligence.

Let’s work together to keep Essex clean

Essex County Council Climate Czar, Councillor Peter Schwier said:

Fly tipping is not only an eyesore. It’s harmful for the environment, endangers wildlife and costs taxpayers.

Through this campaign, we want to make it easier to get rid of waste. Either with a council service or through a licenced waste collector​. Let’s work together to keep Essex clean.

Let’s SCRAP fly tipping!

Find out how to ensure your rubbish is not fly tipped in Essex, and how to report fly tipping incidents:

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