Voreda House - Temporary Closure
Our offices at Voreda House in Penrith are closed to the public because of flooding. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. You can call our Penrith customer services team on 0300 373 3300 or contact us online.
Fly-tipping is illegal dumping of rubbish and is a serious offence that carries a large fine or a prison sentence.
You can report fly-tipping online in the area you are in:
South Lakeland report fly-tipping
You can also contact customer services
We can issue a fixed penalty notice to anyone who we believe has fly-tipped. Prosecution for fly-tipping carries a fine of up to £95,000 (unlimited if taken through the Crown Court) or an offender can be sent to prison or have their vehicle seized.
If you see somebody in the act of fly-tipping, you should contact us first.
If you witness fly tipping on the public highway, you should call the police on 101. You should not approach them, they might become aggressive, don't put yourself at risk.
Fly-tipped waste can be dangerous. Do not:
Record as much information as possible to help us find the person responsible. Details such as:
We will deal with fly-tipping on publicly owned property, roads and paths. We aim to investigate all reports within two working days.
We can investigate and prosecute cases where there are witnesses or there is evidence we can use.
We can issue fixed penalty notices where we have evidence to suspect a fly-tipper.
Prosecution for fly-tipping can carry an unlimited fine (if taken through the Crown Court) or imprisonment.
It is the land owner's responsibility to secure and clear their property of dumped waste. Landowners must dispose of the rubbish responsibly.
We can give advice on securing your land to prevent fly-tipping.