Fly-tipping
Fly-tipping is the illegal deposit of waste onto land or water that does not have a licence to accept it.
Items may include:
- building waste
- toxic chemicals
- electrical goods
- furniture
If you see fly-tipped waste
Do not:
- touch or remove the waste. It may contain syringes, broken glass or other hazardous substances
- disturb the site, as evidence may help identify the culprits. You may need to testify in court if you do so
- approach anyone you see fly-tipping
Report fly-tipping
You can report fly-tipping online.
You can track your report if you have a myNPT account.
Before you start
We will need:
- your name
- your address
- your contact details
- details about the problem
- a photo if you have one
Choose an image to report the problem:
Bags put out too early or too late
Lots of household waste being put out for collection
Collection teams have left stickers on bags
Large items including furniture and building waste in streets and rear lanes
Bags, boxes, bulky items and construction waste in country lanes and fields
Large items and bagged waste together in streets and rear lanes
Responsible waste disposal
You can dispose your waste responsibly by:
- booking a bulky items collection online
- visiting our reuse shop or recycling centres
- using a registered waste carrier
Registered waste carrier
If you hire someone to remove your waste, you must check:
- they have a license to do so
- where they will deposit the waste
We advise you to:
- request a receipt or waste transfer document (a must if you are a business)
- make a note of the number plate of the vehicle that removes your waste
- pay by bank transfer
You can check the waste carrier database to find registered waste carriers.
