What is Fly Tipping ?
Fly-tipping is the illegal, deliberate dumping of waste on public or private property.
It includes everything from black bin bags to large quantities of commercial and domestic waste.
Fly-tipped waste is often found in areas such as lay-bys, car parks or on private land. Also on country roads, cycle paths and other areas, often hidden from public view.
It's a serious offence, with fines up to £2,500 upon conviction in court.
Dumped waste includes:
- domestic waste
- garden waste
- large domestic items such as fridges and mattresses
- tyres
- clinical waste
- waste from construction sites
- demolition and excavation rubble.
- commercial waste
Fly-tipping is a problem because:
- it costs a considerable amount of public money every year to clear and it's taxpayers and private landowners who pay
- it's dangerous to people and wildlife
- it damages the environment
- it spoils the enjoyment of our towns, villages and countryside
- it undermines legitimate waste businesses because illegal operators undercut those operating within the law
- areas which are frequently fly-tipped may see property prices go down and local businesses may see a loss in trade
How to report Fly-tipping
If waste is deposited on private land it is the responsibility of the land owner to have the materials removed and legally disposed off.
Fly-tipping on public land is dealt with by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) and Craigavon Borough Council. Generally Craigavon Borough Council would investigate incidents involving up to approximately a small trailer load of waste. You may report fly-tipping by contacting us. Alternatively you can report an incident by telephoning 028 3833 9031.
Larger incidents should be reported to the NIEA. They can be contacted at:
Klondyke Building
Cromac Avenue
Gasworks Business Park
Belfast
BT7 2JA
Tel: 028 9056 9453
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Refuse in back yards/gardens
If you are concerned about a build up of refuse in a neighbour’s garden you should contact the Environmental Health Department on 028 3831 2400
Why Fly-Tip?
There is no reason for anyone to fly-tip waste materials. Craigavon Borough Council operates a bulky waste collection service for the removal of large items such as fridges, freezers, furniture etc. Telephone 028 3833 9031 for more information or to book a collection.
We also have two Civic Amenity and Recycling Centres at Fairgreen, Portadown and Tandragee Road, Lurgan where items can be taken for disposal.
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