Flytipping

We are responsible for removing rubbish dumped on public land. We aim to do this as quickly as possible, but this depends on the location, amount and type of rubbish dumped.

Flytipping - it's a crime

Flytipping is illegal. Anyone caught flytipping in the district will be prosecuted. It is also an offence to permit flytipping. Offenders can:

• Be fined up to £50,000 and/or face a prison sentence and a criminal record
• Face an unlimited fine and/or five years in prison if the case goes to crown court

If flytipped waste is dumped from a vehicle, the person who is found to be in control of the vehicle could also be prosecuted.

Illegal dumping - name and shame

As a member of the Waste Partnership for Buckinghamshire we are working with local residents and our neighbouring councils to tackle flytipping in Bucks.

The Partnership's "Name and Shame" campaign publishes a list of individuals and companies convicted for flytipping or duty of care offences. The list is updated regularly - there's no getting away with it. To see the list, visit the illegal dumping page on Buckinghamshire County Council's website using the link below.

Report a flytipping incident

• Visit Buckinghamshire County Council's illegal dumping web page to report an incident online (link below)
• Phone the Waste Partnership hotline: 0845 330 1856
• If waste is in a watercourse or is thought to be hazardous please phone the Environment Agency hotline: 0800 807 060

Help us stop flytipping

• Use our special waste collection service to get rid of unwanted large items. See special collections for bulky items
• Check that anyone removing waste from your house is registered with the Environment Agency as a waste carrier. See waste removal and illegal dumping
• Dispose of domestic waste that won't fit in your bin at a household waste and recycling centre