Fly-tipping
What is fly-tipping?
Fly-tipping is illegal dumping on a site that is not licensed to accept waste. The waste may include general household rubbish, larger household items, eg mattresses and fridges, garden refuse or commercial waste. It is an offence that can lead to a fine or imprisonment.
How do I report fly-tipping?
For information about what to do if you see someone fly-tipping or discover waste that may have been illegally dumped, see the Environment Agency’s Guidance on Fly-Tipping.
Roads and pavements
District and borough councils are responsible for the removal of waste on highways in East Sussex. Use the online fault reporting service to contact the local council about fly-tipped waste found on:
- roads, pavements or lay-bys
- parks and grass verges
- council car parks.
You can also find out more information about flytipping from your district or borough council website:
Contact the Environment Agency on 0645 333111 for larger incidents of fly-tipping, including chemical spillage.
Private land
Fly-tipping on private land is the responsibility of the landowner. For information about clearing waste from private land see the Environment Agency’s Guidance on Fly-Tipping.
