Fly tipping
Definition
The illegal dumping of waste including:
- General Household Waste
- Domestic Items such as fridges, beds and washing machines
- Garden Waste
- Commercial Waste such as builders rubble, tyres and clinical waste
Reporting a problem
If you would like to report a fly tip that comes under our jurisdiction or would like to discuss a Fly Tip related issue please:
Telephone: 01892 602723
Email: works@wealden.gov.uk
Write to: Waste Management team at the Crowborough council offices
Fly tips we can deal with
We can remove fly tips if they are on:
- The Highway
- Lay-bys
- Bus shelters
- Subways
- Council car and coach parks
- Recycling centres
Areas we can not deal with
Private Land - this is the land owners responsibility
What happens next
- Followed up with an inspection
- Instruction is issued to arrange for the items to be collected
Response times
We aim to clear all Fly Tips within 5 working days.
Do we ever prosecute?
All Fly Tips are investigated and we prosecute when able.
For further information please see the Environment Agency Website.




