If anyone witnesses fly-tipping they can report it anonymously at https://www.sunderland.gov.uk/report-flytipping or by calling 0191 520 5550.
How do I report fly tipping in my area?
You can anonymously report any information you have regarding fly tipping, illegal waste dumping, or anything else to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
How long does it take to investigate fly tipping?
Our officers and street cleaning staff regularly inspect our streets for fly-tips. We aim to investigate and remove dumped waste within 4 days.
How do I contact Sunderland Council?
You can normally contact us from 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
Contact us by telephone.
| Team | Services | Telephone Number |
|---|---|---|
| General enquiries | 0191 520 5555 | |
| Payments | Using a credit or debit card 24 hours a day, 7 days a week | 0191 520 5588 |
How do I complain to Sunderland Council?
- How to Make a Complaint.
- Write to:
- Complaints, City Hall, Plater Way, SR1 3AA.
- Telephone:
- (0191) 520 5555.
- Email:
- [email protected].
- Website:
Do police investigate fly-tipping?
Local authorities are responsible for investigating and clearing up the smaller scale fly-tipping on public land. On private land the responsibility for clearance of fly-tipped waste rests with the landowner. Local authorities may serve notice requiring occupiers or landowners to remove fly-tipped waste.
Should I report fly-tipping to the police?
Fly tipping is an illegal activity. If you see it in action, call the Police on 999 and report it as a crime in progress.
What evidence do you need for fly-tipping?
You must gather as much information as you can about: the circumstances, for example if anyone witnessed the fly-tipping, the date and time it happened and a description of any vehicles involved.
Can police prosecute fly-tipping?
Fly-tipping is a serious criminal offence for which you can be prosecuted. The courts have various powers available to them to tackle fly-tipping, including imprisonment, unlimited fines and an order to deprive rights to a vehicle used to commit the offence.
How much can you get fined for fly-tipping?
Fly-tipping is a serious criminal offence which carries a fine of up to £50,000 (unlimited if the case goes to the Crown Court) or an offender can even be sent to prison. Fly-tipping is often associated with dumping waste from vehicles.
What is the life expectancy in Sunderland?
Life expectancy and causes of death
| Indicator | Age | Value (Local) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Life expectancy at birth (male) | All ages | 77.2 |
| 2 Life expectancy at birth (female) | All ages | 81.4 |
| 3 Under 75 mortality rate from all causes | 407.6 | |
| 4 Mortality rate from all cardiovascular diseases | 84.7 |
How much does Sunderland Council charge to take rubbish away?
We can collect bulky waste items from your address. The charge for this service is £10 for up to 6 items.
How do I complain to the NPC?
Filing formal complaints
- Download this form.
- Print and fill out.
- Have it notarized.
- Then submit to NPC (3 options): in person. send via courier service, or. scan and email it to [email protected].
What is Sunderland crisis support?
Crisis Support is one of two schemes that make up Sunderland City Council’s local welfare provision scheme. The scheme is intended to help vulnerable people who: do not have short-term resources to be able to meet certain needs themselves following; an emergency or crisis.
How do I complain to bernicia?
This stage then concludes our complaints process.
- Housing Ombudsman Service.
- How to contact us.
- Online: www.bernicia.com. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 0344 800 3800. Letter: Bernicia Group.
- Oakwood Way. Ashwood Business Park. Ashington. NE63 0XF.
What can I do if someone dumps rubbish on your property?
Notify the authorities (your local council) straight away, and don’t remove the waste until they’ve had a chance to examine it. Once all the evidence has been gathered, make sure you arrange for a registered waste carrier to dispose of the rubbish.
What to do if someone is fly-tipping?
If you see someone fly-tipping, you should report it to the local council.
You should:
- try to work out what the waste is and how much there is.
- note the day, date and time you saw the tipping.
- note the waste’s exact location and whether it is in or near water.
- take a photograph and give this to the local council.
Is fly-tipping an arrestable offence?
Section 33 is enforceable by both the Environment Agency and the local authorities. On conviction on Indictment: to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or both.
Is it an offence to put rubbish in someone else’s bin?
On top of that, you are technically trespassing if the bin is on your neighbour’s property! Legalities aside, it’s also worth mentioning here that from a moral point of view, it is probably more acceptable to pop some rubbish in someone else’s bin when it’s fairly empty — rather than when it’s nearly full.
Is there an app to report fly-tipping?
ClearWaste.com – The Free app for licensed waste removal & Fly‑tip reporting.
Is fly-tipping a criminal offence UK?
Fly-tipping is a criminal offence under section 33 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Offenders can be given a £400 Fixed Penalty Notice for small-scale fly-tipping. In serious cases, prosecution in Court can end in either: a fine of up to £50,000.