Fly-tipping incidents reported over the past 10 years
Case reference FOI2025/02513
Received 24 December 2025
Published 21 January 2026
Request
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would like to request information regarding fly-tipping over the past 10 years.
If some of this data is not held or not recorded, please advise.
If possible, please provide the information in a spreadsheet or table format.
Specifically, I am requesting:
1. The number of fly-tipping incidents reported each year.
2. The number of these incidents involving mattresses, if recorded.
3. The cost to the council for collection and disposal of fly-tipped items.
Response
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would like to request information regarding fly-tipping over the past 10 years.
If some of this data is not held or not recorded, please advise.
If possible, please provide the information in a spreadsheet or table format.
Specifically, I am requesting:
1. The number of fly-tipping incidents reported each year.
2. The number of these incidents involving mattresses, if recorded.
3. The cost to the council for collection and disposal of fly-tipped items.
Answer: Please see the attached FOI2025 02513 Response Spreadsheet, as requested.
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