Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight 2026
Fly-tipping is a #RubbishDeal for you, for us and our environment. It’s time we all took action to protect the places we love.
Fly-tipping has hit a record high across the country, with 1.26 million incidents recorded in a single year — an increase of 9%. This blights our streets, parks, and countryside, while draining vital council resources and leaving taxpayers to pick up the bill.
Here in Wychavon our teams cleared up 1,086 fly-tipping incidents during 2025/26, an increase of more than 14% costing local taxpayers around £50,000 a year on average. That’s money we could have spent better on improving our parks, supporting our young people and helping businesses.
Watch out for rogue traders
A big part of the problem comes from rogue waste collectors who prey on moments when people need rubbish gone quickly. Today, more people are finding waste collectors through social media and AI search tools, which makes independent verification more important than ever.
A cheap, convincing or professional-looking advert does not necessarily mean the operator is legitimate. These rogue traders take your money and dump your waste illegally in a nearby street, lay-by or park. What seems like a quick bargain is actually a #RubbishDeal.
Remember: If you pay someone to take your waste away and they fly-tip it, you could still be held responsible and face a fine.
Join the Fight: 12–25 October 2026
We’re proud to join forces with environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy to support Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight (12 to 25 October 2026). Together, we’re calling on everyone in Wychavon to check who you pay to take your rubbish away.
Protect yourself. Protect your community. Protect your local public services.
Three simple checks
If you’re hiring someone to clear your waste, always follow these three steps before handing over any rubbish or money:
- Ask for a waste carrier licence.
- Check the number on the Environment Agency’s public register or call 0300 065 3000.
- Check you’ll get a receipt or official record for the waste transfer.
Say NO to a #RubbishDeal
Join us in the fight against fly-tipping. If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.