If you have information about fly-tipping please contact the City Council on (0191) 274 4000 or (0191) 2116199.
If you witness a vehicle tipping the waste and the offence is ongoing, contact the police on (0191) 214 6555. If the waste appears to be a hazardous nature or in or near a watercourse, contact the Environment Agency Emergency Hotline on 0800 80 70 60.
The person taking your call will need to know as much information as possible:
- the exact location and type of land
- a description of the person(s) fly-tipping
- the date and time the fly-tipping was seen, including the time the offence started and finished
- details of where you were at the time
- details of any other witnesses with you
- a description (make, colour, markings) and registration number of any vehicle involved
- the type and estimated quantity of the waste tipped
Remember not to put yourself in danger either by handling the rubbish or confronting fly-tippers.
Help prevent fly-tipping
Producer's of waste may be liable to prosecution if someone else disposes of their waste illegally. Ensure you know how a waste collector intends to dispose of your waste. Ask if the person or company taking the waste away is a registered carrier and ask to see copy of their registration certificate. Take a note of the name of the collector and the vehicle's details.
If you are in doubt about someone, check their details with the Environment Agency on 08708 506 506 and ask for an instant Waste Carrier Validation Check or check online Environment Agency Website. If they are not registered, refuse the service.
For more information please contact the Street Enforcement Team on Phone: 0191 211 6199.