Flytipping is the illegal disposal of waste on Council property. The Council treats this problem very seriously and will prosecute anyone caught flytipping waste.
In an effort to reduce the number of fly tipping incidents, the Council provides a bulky collection service to remove any large unwanted items for a small charge. There are also several household waste and recycling centres around Bolton where you can take your unwanted goods free of charge.
If you see anyone fly tipping or see any sites which has fly tipped waste on it, please contact us by using the details below. Please follow the guidance below for advice on how to deal with fly tipped land:
- Do not touch the waste. Fly tipped waste can be dangerous as it may contain syringes, broken glass, asbestos, toxic chemicals or other hazardous substances
- Try to visually inspect the waste. If possible, you should look to see what the waste consists of and how much there is
- Take note of its exact location and whether it is near to, or in, water
- Do not disturb the site. There may be evidence that could help identify the culprits and lead to their prosecution
If you see someone fly tipping, you should make a note of the day, date and time you saw the incident. You should also try and get a description of any vehicles involved, including the registration number if possible. Never approach the fly tippers, as you may be at risk if you do so.
If you would like more information about fly tipping, please contact us or you can use our online form to report fly tipped waste.