Shropshire Council: Fly-Tipping Briefing

Fly Tipping in Shropshire – What You Need to Know

Fly tipping is the illegal dumping of waste. It harms our countryside, creates safety risks and costs taxpayers thousands each year. Shropshire Council and partner agencies are working together to tackle the problem, but everyone has a role to play.

Why It Matters

• Fly tipping damages the environment

• It makes communities look and feel unsafe

• Clearing it diverts money away from essential services

Your Responsibility

Every resident has a legal duty to make sure their waste is disposed of correctly. If your waste is dumped illegally—even by someone you paid—you could face enforcement action.

Avoid Accidental Fly Tipping

Be careful when:

• Leaving items out for “scrap men”

• Using unverified social media collectors

• Putting unwanted items on pavements or verges

• Allowing anyone to take waste without checking their details

Follow the SCRAP Code

S – Suspect anyone offering cheap or informal waste removal C – Check they are registered with the Environment Agency R – Refuse if they won’t show ID or paperwork A – Ask where your waste will go P – Paperwork keep receipts or messages showing collection details

Reporting Fly Tipping

If you spot fly tipping, report it through FixMyStreet. This helps the Council respond quickly, investigate offenders and identify hotspot areas.

Private Land

Landowners are responsible for removing waste dumped on their land, but the Council will work with them to help prevent repeat incidents.

Working Together

Stopping fly tipping requires everyone—residents, businesses, landowners and local authorities—to play their part. By reporting incidents and disposing of waste responsibly, we can keep Shropshire clean, safe and protected for future generations. www.fixmystreet.co.uk