Flytipping frequently asked questions
I witnessed someone flytipping, what can I do about it?
Contact
customer services. If you are willing
to make a witness statement and possibly appear in court as a
witness for th Council, an enforcement officer will visit you and
take details of the incident. If you do not wish to make a
witness statement or appear in court, you need to provide the
following information:
- details of the vehicle, colour, registration number etc
- type of rubbish
- where the rubbish was dumped (ie private/public land)
Any information you can give us will be useful, as it helps us to build a fuller picture of this type of offence and may lead us to identify the culprits.
There's a large amount of flytipped waste blocking our road, who
should I contact?
Report the matter to
customer services, who will report it as an
urgent removal. Provide any information on the person who may have
dumped it. The flytipping should be cleared within 24 hours. If the
rubbish is likely to cause an infestation of rodents, a notice
could be served on the owner of land, requiring them to clear
it.
Who deals with flytipping on the verge?
You will need to
contact customer services, who will send a
contractor to clear away the flytipped waste. If the problem is
ongoing, enforcement officers would investigate.
What's being done to stop people flytipping?
The following measures are taken to stop people
flytipping:
- letters are sent out the offenders and land owners
- signage is being put up around the borough at flytipping hotspots
- Flytips are being investigated by enforcement officers and our contractors
- prosecutions are taken where sufficient evidence is available
- CCTV footage is monitored
Who can prosecute flytippers?
An authorised environment officer and the
Environment Agency can prosecute.
Who is responsible if rubbish is flytipped on my land?
The freeholder of the land is responsible.
Where can rubbish/waste be legally taken for disposal?
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Asbestos: asbestos requires specialist removal. Pollution control provides advice on asbestos disposal.
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Boilers: metal boilers can be disposed of as scrap metal at Acton Re-use and Recycling Centre and Southall Re-use and Recycling Centre.
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Building/DIY supplies: bricks, builders rubble, concrete, earth, sand, gravel should be taken to Greenford Road Re-use and Recycling Centre. Households can dispose of this rubbish free of charge, after providing proof of address. Traders can pay on account.
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Cast iron baths should be taken to Greenford Road Re-use and Recycling Centre, Acton Re-use and Recycling entre, Southall Re-use and Recycling Centre.
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Oils (eg lubrication oils or greases, heating oils, cooking oils): Large quantities of cooking oils can be disposed of by contacting Heap Oils on 01895 824 252. Engine oil only should be taken to Greenford Road Re-use and Recycling Centre, Acton Re-use and Recycling Centre, Southall Re-use and Recycling Centre.
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Tins of paint s hould be taken to Greenford Road Re-use and Recycling Centre.
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Unwrapped disposable nappies should be placed in your normal, household rubbish.
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Chemical storage tanks should be taken to: West Waste Civil Amenities Site, Victoria Road, South Ruislip, Middlesex. Tel: (020) 8841 4546.
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Dead domestic pets should be taken to your veterinarian for disposal.
Who is responsible for flytipping on public property
(including public highways, footpaths, rights of way)?
The council is responsible for flytipping on public
property.
Contact customer services to report incidents.
You need to provide the following information:
- exact location
- description of items
- the approximate size of waste
How long will it take to remove flytipping?
Removal times are affected by the nature and
amount of waste required to clear, and the council aims to remove
items within set times.