Fly-tipping
Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of items.
If your waste is fly-tipped by you, or by someone of your behalf, you could face a fine or court action.
Make sure whoever you use to get rid of your waste and items is a registered waste carrier.
Get more advice on registered waste carriersYou are fly-tipping if you leave items:
- beside street bins and recycling banks
- on the floor of communal bin areas
- outside closed recycling centres and charity shops
You can report fly-tipping in Colchester online.
Page last reviewed: 17 February 2025