Report illegally dumped rubbish on a street or housing estate
Items left on the street, including a bag of rubbish when it's not bin collection time, is fly-tipping (illegally dumped rubbish).
Fly-tipping and street obstructions
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- You are here: Penalty for fly-tipping Penalty for fly-tipping
- You are here: Information on specific items and street obstructions Information on specific items and street obstructions
Penalty for fly-tipping
If you’re caught fly-tipping, you could be fined £400 (reduced to £200 if you pay within 10 days). If you don’t pay your fine or persistently fly-tip, you can be prosecuted and fined up to £50,000 in court.
If you're caught leaving large items on the road or pavement that could be a hazard, you can face a fine of up to £1,000.
Information on specific items and street obstructions
Skips, building materials, and tables and chairs
To keep items on the street you must apply for a license first.
Bulk waste collection
If you want to throw away an large item (such as furniture), you should arrange for us to collect this.
Bin collections
Make sure you put your rubbish and recycling out for collection at the correct time by checking your collection day.
Advertising boards
Standard sized advertising boards (1.5 metres high and 0.9 metres wide) can be placed on the pavement if they are on the front of a property.
Overhanging foliage
Roads and pavements should be kept clear of foliage at ground level. Overhanging foliage must be at least 2.5 metres above the footway and at least 5 metres above the road. Foliage must not obstruct street lighting or furniture.