Coventry says you can report fly-tipping online, and the council asks for a few key details when you do. If you spot it, don’t move the waste — report it instead.
| What to provide when reporting | Details Coventry asks for |
|---|---|
| Location | The exact location |
| What it is | A description of the items |
| Amount | Roughly how much waste there is |
| If you witnessed it | The day, date and time it happened |
| People involved | How many people were involved; a description of them; what they were doing |
| Vehicles involved | Make, colour, registration number |
| Your view of it | What kind of view you had; how far away you were |
| Conditions | Weather and lighting conditions |
| Quantity/appearance | Number of items dumped; what it looked like |
You can report it online here: Fly-tipping - Do it online
Coventry also says fly-tipped items on council-owned land are usually removed within five working days, or within one working day if they’re obstructing something or are dangerous.