Fly-tipping

Over 1300 tonnes of illegally dumped waste was cleared in 2002/3. The problem is increasing (already 800+ tonnes removed in first 6 months of 2003/4), as waste disposal becomes more expensive. These fly-tips include hazardous waste such as asbestos and special waste such as tyres, both of which are expensive to collect and dispose of.

All fly-tipping of refuse is illegal whether it is a small bag of garden rubbish to a lorry load of rubble. St Albans City & District Council is committed to taking legal action against anybody illegally dumping rubbish.

If you witness anybody fly-tipping, please take details of the persons and vehicles involved. Information such as vehicle registration numbers would be particularly useful in tracking down offenders. Please then report this information to the Litter Enforcement Officer at St Albans City & District Council on 01727 819428.

For further information on fly-tipping please visit the following link,

http://www.stalbans.gov.uk/living/waste/street.htm

For information for businesses regarding the law and waste disposal, please visit the following link,

http://www.stalbans.gov.uk/living/waste/commercial.htm