Fly-tipping
What’s fly-tipping, what can be done about it, and how can Sage help?
Fly-tipping is:
- The unlawful dumping of liquid or solid waste on land or in water
- Mismanagement or misuse of waste facilities
- The deposit of bulky items such as furniture (eg, bed frames and sofas).
Getting rid of bulky waste
Did you know that fly-tipping is an offence under the Environmental Protection Act? If you leave bulky items in your bin stores or communal areas, you could face a £50,000 fine.
As well as being fined if you’re found fly-tipping, service charges may be increased to cover the cost of removing items.
What other options are there?
Selling or re-using items
You could make money if your unwanted items are in good condition. Selling is quick and easy with sites like Facebook, Marketplace, Shpock or Vinted. Also, charities like the British Heart Foundation (BHF) may collect items in good condition for free. See if you’re eligible for a free collection:
BHF collections
Disposing of bulky waste
If your item can’t be re-used, you can book a bulky waste collection through your local council. Here's how to find your local council and arrange a special collection for large waste items:
Local council large waste collections (Gov.uk)
| Supporting you with bulky waste disposal Did you know that we can help by contributing to removal costs charged by your local authority? To find out more, see what your local authority says about bulky waste collections using the link above. When you have a quote, please contact us to see how we might help. |
Reporting fly-tipping
On Sage land
If you've noticed that large items have been fly-tipped, please raise a ASB request on our portal so that we can arrange removal. Please attach a photograph if possible.
Fly-tipping or storage of bulky items within designated parking areas is not permitted and the perpetrator will be charged for any removals.
On public land
If the item/s are on land owned by the local authority, please report this to them so that they can arrange removal.
On private land (not owned by Sage Homes)
Fly-tipping on privately owned land is the responsibility of the landowner and not Sage Homes.