To report fly tipping in Preston, use the council’s online Report a street cleaning problem form. Preston City Council asks you to include the date, time, exact location, items being dumped, and vehicle details if you saw the person fly tipping.
| What to do | Details |
|---|---|
| Report online | Report a street cleaning problem |
| Helpful information to include | Date, time, accurate location, items being dumped, vehicle type and registration number if seen |
| If it’s a large-scale incident | Report it to the Environment Agency on 0800 807 060 |
| If it’s on private land | Preston can investigate, but the landowner is responsible for removal |
| If you see fly tipping happening | Call the police on 999 if it’s a crime in progress |
Preston also says it does not deal with fly tipping on canals, rivers/streams, or Community Gateway land, which need to be reported to the relevant organisation instead.