Environment
21 November 2008


Fly-tipping

South Bucks District Council is responsible for clearing fly-tipped waste on highway verges, lay byes and partially blocked footpaths/pavements.  To report fly-tipped waste which is completely blocking a road or footpath please call the Highways Authority on 0845 2302882 or e-mail hoc@buckscc.gov.uk.  To report fly-tipped waste that isn't blocking a road or footpath please use our online feedback form or call 01895 837362.  Fly-tipping on private land is the responsibility of the land owner to remove.

Fly-tipping is a criminal offence.  We will prosecute in all cases where sufficient evidence exists.  If you witness anyone fly-tipping, please call 01895 837362.


Illegal Dumping Costs Campaign

Illegal Dumping Costs Campaign Logo 
 For information about the campaign and details of successful prosecutions achieved by the Waste Partnership for Buckinghamshire please visit www.bucksinfo.net/illegaldumpingcosts .

One of the aims of the campaign is to alert householders and businesses of their Duty of Care when it comes to disposing of waste.  Duty of Care Legislation places the responsibility to ensure that waste is treated and disposed of legally on the waste producer.  In other words - if you ask someone to take your waste away for you, it is your responsibility to find out where your waste is being taken to for disposal and make sure that they are registered with the Environment Agency as a waste carrier.

You can check this online at www2.environment-agency.gov.uk or by calling 08708 506 506 and asking for "Authorisations".

Further information about Duty of Care Legislation can be found on the Recycle for Buckinghamshire website www.recycleforbuckinghamshire.co.uk