EHDC campaign against fly tipping

EHDC ask for residents' support to S.C.R.A.P fly tipping

Suspect all waste carriers. Don't let them take your rubbish until they provide proof of registration. Note their vehicle's registration number.

Check that a waste carrier is registered on the Environment Agency's website.

Refuse any unexpected offers to have your rubbish taken away.

Ask how your rubbish will be disposed of - seek evidence of this.

Paperwork must be obtained: a proper invoice, waste transfer note or receipt, including a description of the waste being removed and the waste carrier's contact details.

Why should I care? Everyone has a legal 'duty of care' to ensure their household or business waste is disposed of correctly. You can be prosecuted even if your waste is fly tipped by someone else.

If it's your waste, it's your responsibility. To dispose of items not collected by your household refuse and recycling collections, you could:

• Sell or donate your unwanted items so others can use them.

• Book an appointment at one of Hampshire County Council’s waste recycling centres and take your waste there.

• Pay an approved licensed waste carrier and sign a waste transfer note handing over responsibility to them.

• Pay for EHDC's bulky waste collection service.

Found a fly tip? You can report it through your MyEHDC account.

If the fly tip is blocking the road, phone Hampshire County Council on 0300 555 1388 (8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday) or 101 outside those hours.

If you see the offence being committed, please phone the police on 101.

Please be aware that fly-tips can contain dangerous and hazardous materials, so for your own safety do not to touch any tip you may find. Also, please do not remove anything from the fly tip as this could compromise any evidence that could help with a prosecution.