Fight Fly-tipping Fortnight

Council urges residents to fight fly-tipping this October

Cheshire West and Chester Council is supporting Keep Britain Tidy's Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight campaign, which warns residents about rogue waste traders posing as legitimate businesses online before illegally dumping the rubbish they are paid to remove.

Fly-tipping costs councils across England millions of pounds every year, taking money away from essential local services. The campaign encourages residents to avoid a #RubbishDeal by checking that anyone they pay to remove waste is properly licensed.

Professional-looking adverts, positive reviews and low prices can make rogue traders appear legitimate, but residents are being urged to make three simple checks before handing over their rubbish:

• Ask to see a waste carrier licence

• Check the number on the Environment Agency's public register or call 0300 065 3000

• Make sure you receive a receipt

Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight runs from 12 to 25 October 2026, with councils across the country joining forces to raise awareness of the impact of fly-tipping and help residents protect themselves and their communities.

For more information, visit: Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight 2026 | Keep Britain Tidy

To report fly–tipping incidents, visit: Fly tipping | Cheshire West and Chester Council

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