What to do if you see someone fly-tipping?
What to do if you see someone fly-tipping?
If you are a private landowner and become a victim of fly-tipping then it is your responsibility to safely dispose of the waste and pay any costs for doing so. Report the incident to your local authority or the Environment Agency.
Is dumping rubbish a criminal Offence?
Littering and dumping rubbish (fly-tipping) are antisocial and criminal acts. We use our enforcement powers to make those responsible pay a penalty.
How do I report fly-tipping to Belfast?
You can report dumped waste (fly-tipping), graffiti, dog fouling, fly-posting, overflowing litter bins or unsatisfactory street cleaning.
- report a street cleaning issue online.
- call us on 028 9027 0230.
How do I report littering in Northern Ireland?
You can report illegal waste activities to the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) Enforcement Branch. You can contact them anonymously or leave your details.
Do you need proof of address to recycle in Belfast?
Recycling centres are open seven days a week. You may be asked to provide proof of address as the sites will only be open for people living in the Belfast City Council area. Examples of proof of address we will accept include your driving licence, a utility bill (gas, electricity, broadband supplier), or a bank statement.
Why is pedestrian access suspended at Belfast recycling centre?
The number of vehicles on site at any one time will be restricted. Pedestrian access is temporarily suspended for health and safety reasons and to allow staff to control the number of visitors at each site. You will be responsible for unloading your own waste to maintain social distancing from staff.
How to report litter to Belfast City Council?
Please report drug related litter to our Community Safety Unit on 028 9027 0469 or [email protected] during office hours. What do we do? issue £80 fines to graffiti and fly-posting offenders.
What’s the fine for fly tipping in Belfast?
Fly-tipping or dumping is the illegal, deliberate dumping of waste. It carries a fine of up to £2,500. Graffiti is the destruction or damage of property by painting, writing, soiling and marking. The removal of graffiti is the responsibility of the owner of the property.