Hull City Council is encouraging locals to utilise the city's waste schemes and services, following four fly-tipping fines handed out in August.

In separate incidents, the culprits were caught dumping rubbish on Blenheim Street, Grafton Street, Melwood Grove, and Lambert Street.

In response to these recent penalties, the council continues to warn residents to dispose of their waste responsibly using the provided services.

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Fly-tipping is defined as the 'illegal deposit of any waste onto land that does not have a licence to accept it'. Those found guilty of fly-tipping face a £1,000 fine.

If the fine goes unpaid, communication attempts are ignored or the council has to clear up the waste, the case is forwarded to the council's legal team for prosecution. Prosecution can lead to an unlimited fine, imprisonment, or both.

There are a number of services and schemes available to residents, which include:

  • For large items residents can use the bulky household collection scheme. Households are eligible for one free collection per year of up to five items which can include cookers, dishwashers, fridges, mattresses, sofas etc. Any additional collections are £5.
  • There are three household waste and recycling centres located across the city, open every day from 10am – 5pm, which residents can use free of charge. All are modern facilities, designed to maintain and improve recycling within the city.
  • White electrical goods in working order can be donated and/or collected free of charge to be sold at a discounted price in the Reuse Electrical Shop – a joint initiative with Dove House Hospice, ERYC and FCC Environment that aims to keep white goods in use for as long as possible.
Waste fly-tipped on Grafton Street, Hull.
Waste fly-tipped on Grafton Street, Hull.

Councillor Charles Quinn, portfolio holder for environment, said: “Fly-tipping is a crime, and we do not tolerate it in Hull. It is unsightly, potentially harmful to human health and damaging to the environment.

“These fines could easily be avoided, if people disposed of their waste correctly. There are a number of services, schemes, and waste centres Hull residents can use to ensure waste is disposed of correctly and our environments are kept clean.

“Tackling fly-tipping requires a collective effort. By working together, we can significantly reduce incidents of fly-tipping and improve our city’s appearance.

“By reporting fly-tipping incidents residents are helping us protect the public, minimise environmental impact, and promote community health and wellbeing – all of which contribute to our Community Plan goals. If you witness any incidents of fly-tipping, or capture footage on your mobile, dash cam, video doorbell or CCTV, please report those responsible to us promptly.

“Additionally, if you have any information that can help us identify and locate those responsible for fly-tipping, please contact us in confidence. We would like to thank our residents for their commitment to keeping our city clean and tidy.”

To report fly-tipping, click here, or call 01482 300 300.