Environment

Fly-tipping and unlawful waste disposal

Waste found on land can trigger an investigation into who produced, transported or dumped it. The location alone may not establish who deposited it.

What to check in your case

We reconstruct access to the site and the route taken by the waste. If the owner also received a removal order, we check its addressee, deadline and specific requirements. Earlier photos can help date the deposit.

Documents for your defence

Full notice or decision, front and back, and evidence of the date of service.

  • Dated photographs, location and access arrangements
  • Consignment records, removal invoices, operator receipts and any clearance order

Legislation and official sources

Information checked on 7 November 2026.