The framework sets out a combination of voluntary and non-binding principles and options around best practice that may be used directly or adapted by local groups and partnerships to tackle fly-tipping in a way that suits local circumstances. The framework covers prevention, reporting, investigation and clearance.
Key messages within the framework include:
- Local Authorities and commercial waste operators;
- considering the acceptance of small quantities of domestic-type fly-tipped waste from private landowners through their existing waste collections
- providing landowners with access to reduced cost disposal/recycling facilities subject to making an accurate report of the fly-tip to the local authority
- Encourage landowners to apply prevention techniques which can be found in Tackling Fly-Tipping: A Guide for landowners and land managers
- Encourage landowners to report fly-tipping to local authorities
The framework identifies the importance of the waste Duty of Care and the education of householders and businesses in understanding their responsibilities when disposing of waste. Promoting awareness of the Duty of Care is a major factor in preventing fly-tipping and promoting responsible handling of waste
This is a key message in our current Love Your Countryside campaign.
Tackling fly-tipping needs a range of central Government, local government and stakeholder interventions if it is to be successful.