What to do if you see fly tipping

If it is safe, take details and report it online to your local council. 

Helpful things to note

• The date and time you saw it happening 
• How many people were fly tipping and what they looked like 
• Any vehicles involved. Their make, colour and registration number.  
• The exact location and if it was in or near water 
• What kind of view you had and how far away you were 
• What the weather and light conditions were  
• What rubbish there was  
• How much rubbish there was 
• What it looked like 

If it is safe, take photographs of the waste. Please upload these when you report fly tipping online.

The best photos are a wide shot to show the fly tip in its original location, and a close-up of anything of interest.

Abandoned shopping trolleys should be reported to the relevant supermarket.

Things to remember 

• Don't touch waste. It may not be safe. 
• Don't disturb waste. There may be evidence that could help identify the fly tippers. 

Report fly tipping

Report fly tipping online to your local council. 

Breckland Council

Great Yarmouth Borough Council

King's Lynn & West Norfolk Borough Council 

North Norfolk District Council

Norwich City Council

South Norfolk and Broadland District Councils

What happens next?

You may be contacted for further information. You may be asked to help make a written statement about what you saw. 

Your local council collects the fly tipped rubbish. They can investigate fly tipping on public land and private land with the owner's consent. They can issue legal action or a fine.

Cleaning up of fly tipping from private land is the responsibility of the landowner. Read our advice for landowners.