Find out how to report fly-tipping and prevent your rubbish being fly-tipped by others at https://www.suffolkrecycling.org.uk/fly-tipping
Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of rubbish. It is punishable by a maximum sentence of 5 years imprisonment and the possibility of an unlimited fine on conviction.
Fly-tipping:
can seriously pollute watercourses and contaminate land.
can endanger human health, wildlife and livestock.
is unsightly, spoiling our communities and the quality of life for local residents.
is seen as a major problem by over three quarters of landowners and affects 67% of farmers.
undermines legitimate businesses who are undercut by illegal operators.
encourages others to dump more waste.
Collection of fly-tipped rubbish on the ground outside
