Fly-tipping is a #RubbishDeal for all of us — for residents, for our council and for our local environment. It’s time we all took action to protect the places we love.
Fly-tipping has hit a record high, with 1.26 million incidents recorded in a single year — an increase of 9%. This blights our streets, parks, and countryside, while draining vital council resources and leaving taxpayers to pick up the bill.
Since October 2025, Amber Valley Borough Council has received 568 reports of fly-tipping.
A big part of the problem comes from rogue waste collectors who prey on moments when people need rubbish gone quickly. Today, more people are finding waste collectors through social media and AI search tools — making independent verification more important than ever.
A cheap, convincing or professional-looking advert does not necessarily mean the operator is legitimate. These rogue traders take your money and dump your waste illegally in a nearby street, lay-by or park. What seems like a quick bargain is actually a #RubbishDeal.
Remember: If you pay someone to take your waste away and they fly-tip it, you could still be held responsible and face a fine.
We’re proud to join forces with environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy to support Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight (12–25 October 2026). Together, we’re calling on everyone in Amber Valley to check who you pay to take your rubbish away.
Protect yourself. Protect your community. Protect your local public services.
If you’re hiring someone to clear your waste, always follow these three steps before handing over any rubbish or money:
Join us in the fight against fly-tipping. If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Report local fly-tipping incidents: www.ambervalley.gov.uk/environment/fly-tipping.
Check a waste carrier: https://environment.data.gov.uk/public-register/view/search-waste-carriers-brokers or call 0300 065 3000.
Contact the team directly on 01773 841335 or email envadmin@ambervalley.gov.uk
