How the council deals with illegally dumped waste (fly-tipping)
Littering and illegally dumped waste in Newham
The council can only clear rubbish dumped on public land in Newham. If rubbish is dumped on privately owned land, it is the responsibility of the landowner to clear it.
The council has the right to carry out enforcement against those who fail to clear rubbish.
Penalties and the law on illegally dumped rubbish
From April 2025 to December 2025, we have issued over 1,200 Fixed Penalty Notices for littering, the illegal dumping of waste and other enviro-crime issues.
It is a criminal offence to dump rubbish and carries a fine of £480. Those who do not pay their fines are liable to prosecution.
CCTV and Video Evidence
Historical data identifies hotspot locations, allowing us to deploy mobile CCTV to assist our Enforcement Team in capturing fly-tippers. This can lead to fines or prosecutions.
It’s important to report the identity of fly-tippers who illegally dump rubbish. Residents can report this via the Website and Love Clean Streets App, where photographs and video evidence can be shared with Enforcement Officers along with a witness statement.
