What Should I Do If I Find Fly-tipped Waste on My Property?

AI Summary

If you find fly-tipped waste on your property, it’s your responsibility to deal with it, as the council does not remove fly-tipped waste from private land. Here’s what you should do:

  1. Keep a record: Ask for a Waste Transfer Note if someone removes waste from your property, make a note of the vehicle's registration number, and retain any related paperwork.
  2. Consider reporting: You can report illegal fly-tipping incidents related to public areas, but it won’t cover private land. Here’s how to handle the waste on your property:
Action Details
Report Report fly-tipping either online, or to the Environment Agency hotline or Crimestoppers for suspected illegal handling.
Check waste carriers Ensure that anyone you hire to remove waste is a licensed waste carrier. Check their license online and keep proof of disposal.

Always remember that failing to take these precautions could make you liable if your waste is later found to be fly-tipped. For more information on reporting fly-tipping, visit Guildford's reporting page.

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Related questions

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