How To Prevent Fly Tipping

In the UK we have approximately 20,000 reports of fly-tipping in just one week. These can cost up to £50 million to clean up. We understand that most people are considerate with their waste, however, it only takes a few incidents to cause serious damage to the environment.

Is It Getting Worse?

During the COVID pandemic, we saw a surge in fly-tipping cases as people weren’t able to take certain items to their local waste centers. As well as this, some bin collections were delayed or cancelled due to staff shortages. Some people may have even hired companies to remove their waste for them. Unfortunately for them, not all companies are honest and some fly-tip their waste just to get some quick cash.

What Can I Do?

If you are planning on using a waste disposal service in the near future, please always do as many checks as possible to ensure that they are a reliable, trustworthy business. You can check whether they hold the correct licenses and take a look at their online reviews too.

If you ever notice somebody fly-tipping in your local area, please make sure to report it. Some councils even offer rewards to those with information. Always do your best to make sure any service you need is provided by an honest company.