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# Warning after rise in fly-tipping by unlicensed operators
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/warning-after-rise-in-fly-tipping-by-unlicensed-operators/
- Published: 2025-10-24T06:10:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-10-23T18:14:35.000Z
- Description: Council chiefs are reminding people to be on their guard after a rise in local fly-tipping incidents linked to unlicensed waste services.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:45, News

COUNCIL chiefs are reminding people to be on their guard after a rise in local fly-tipping incidents linked to unlicensed waste services.

Lichfield District Council’s environmental health team is investigating a number of cases where individuals have illegally dumped rubbish after advertising on social media.

Under Section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, both individuals and businesses have a duty of care to ensure that any waste they produce is handled and disposed of correctly – including household rubbish, garden waste and business materials.

Anyone who fails to meet this responsibility could face fines or prosecution, even if they were unaware their waste was fly-tipped.

Cllr Richard Cox, cabinet member for community and public protection, said:

> “We take fly-tipping extremely seriously. If waste is dumped illegally and can be traced back to a resident or business, we will not hesitate to take enforcement action.  
>  
> “Everyone has a responsibility to make sure their waste is disposed of properly, whether that means using a licensed waste carrier or taking it to a council recycling site.”

Residents are urged to check that anyone they pay to remove waste is a registered waste carrier, which can be verified via [the Environment Agency’s website](https://environment.data.gov.uk/public-register/view/search-all?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk).