Fly tipping is illegal - it makes our borough untidy, creates a hazard and costs us thousands of pounds a year to clean up.
In 2006 there were more than 17,000 cases of illegal dumping collected in Gateshead. We also dealt with 350 unwanted or abandoned cars.
But we're cracking down on this crime and doing everything we can to catch the people who are turning our streets and countryside into dumping grounds for their rubbish.
What we do:
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We use state of the art CCTV to catch offenders which can operate over any distance and send images within seconds to a computer or a mobile phone.
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We have a team of people who activly investigate all reported incidents and are trained in evidence gathering and incident reporting to help catch those responsible.
What you can do:
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If you're doing DIY make sure the builders, plumbers or electricians you use dispose your waste responsibky
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Make sure all your rubbish is kept secure until it's collected
What should you do if you discover flytipping?
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Do not approach anyone flytipping.
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Visually inspect the waste but do not touch it.
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Do not disturb the site.
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Dont ignore it - Report it! Contact us or the Environment Agency on following numbers -
Gateshead Council 433 3000
Environment Agency 0800 80 70 60
You can now report Illegal Tipping online by completing our report form|
Gathering Evidence
It is important to write down any details as soon as possible. To assist us in enforcement, if you witness an illegal tipping, please make note of the registration number of any vehicles, the time and date. if the vehicle has a company's details displayed, please also note name and telephone of the company - the more information the better.
If you are disposing of waste.
If you use a private waste clearance company:
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Ask to see their Waste Carriers Certificate. Thye must be registered to take your waste away.
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Ask the company where they intend to take the waste - it should only be to an authorised site.
Ask the company for documentary evidence. If you are a business, you must have a Duty of Care Transfer Note.
Registered Waste Carriers can be checked at the Public Registers of the Environment Agency|
Bulky waste collections
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You can get rid of unwanted items by arranging a bulky waste collection
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Collections are charged at £5 each for up to 8 items. For 9-16 items the charge would be £10
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These charges apply for such things as: furniture, sofas, carpets, fridges and garden wast
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DIY waste (such as kitchen units, bathroom suites and rubble) is charged at £30 per collection
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Book a collection online or call 0191 433 7000
Take it for free
You can of course take your waste to one of our household waste and recycling centres yourself. If it fits into an ordinary car, people carrier or four-wheeled drive with windows, you can leave it for free. If you need to use a van, trailer or pick up truck, you need to apply for a permit - call us for details.
This is not applicable for business waste
Could your old furniture be re-used by someone else?
If it's in working order and a decent condition, why not find it a new home in the community?
To arrange a free collection call:
Foundations Furniture: 0191 460 0978
The Furniture Recycling Network: 0117 954 3571