During recent weeks, we’ve seen an increase in commercial-sized fly-tipping.
Since the New Year, we’ve had over 300 tonnes of partially treated waste dumped in country lanes around the borough. You may have seen some of these events reported in the local press, online or on TV news programmes.
This is not fly-tipping by a local resident, this is criminal waste activity and it is costing you, the tax payer, thousands of pounds each year to clear away.
Following investigation and with the help of Kent Police, a vehicle has been seized by the Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) Waste Crime Team that has been linked to this illegal activity. Enquiries are continuing, but we are glad to see this vehicle safely off our roads.
Remember that fly-tipping is a criminal offence, and when caught, the perpetrators face a fine and/or imprisonment.
Fly-tipping normally happens at night, so if you see a truck or other large vehicle acting suspiciously late in the evening, please report to the police by calling 101.
If you witness fly-tipping in progress, do not approach, instead report it to the police by calling 999, with as much detail as you are able to provide. Dash cam footage can also be very helpful.
If you find a fly tip do not touch it. There maybe evidence that we can use in tracing the source. Please report the location and details using link below.
Thank you for your assistance in helping to keep Maidstone clean.
Click here to report local flytipping