Report fly-tipping
Use our online form.
You can download a form from this page, fill it in and send to the Waste Management Section. There is no need for a stamp - just use the freepost address on the form.
You can call the office on 01248 750 057.
You can report anonymously.
Fly-tipping: what it is
Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste. It is more than littering.
The exact details of this offence can be found under Section 33 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
People who commit this offence are breaking the law
Fly-tipping is:
- harmful to the environment
- polluting
- unpleasant to look at
- anti-social
- costly to clear up
Paying someone to take away your rubbish
If you pay someone to take away your household rubbish or unwanted items, you must check that they are a registered waste carrier.
You can be fined
You can be fined if you do not check that your waste carrier is registered to dispose of waste.
Check that the person or company is registered with Natural Resources Wales.
Ask where your waste is going
We recommend that you:
- record any checks that you make, including the operator’s name and registration number
- keep a receipt which includes a description of the waste and company used
- record details of the business or vehicle (registration, make, model, colour)
What the council does about fly-tipping
Every reported fly-tipping is investigated, examined, photographed and then passed on to our contractors to clear.
The evidence is used to establish a name and address, personal bank account details, company names or anything that will point the enforcement officer towards the culprit.
This takes a lot of time and effort for something that could be taken to the Household Recycling Centres (HRC) at Gwalchmai and Penhesgyn, free of charge and dealt with correctly.
We not clear fly-tipping on private land
The council is not responsible for clearing fly-tipping on private land. Private arrangements will need to be made.
The law
Statute Law imposes punishment on those who commit environmental crime.
Legislation enables us to issue fixed penalty notices and take legal action where necessary.
However, enforcement is a last resort and education is always seen as a better option.
The Waste Management Section will work with residents to provide education and guidance on how to deal with and dispose of waste responsibly.
See our Waste Enforcement Policy on this page.
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