Rubbish and Fly-Tipping

Everyone has a role to play in keeping our neighbourhoods clean, safe and pleasant places to live. Rubbish that is not disposed of properly can attract pests, create health and safety risks and spoil shared spaces for everyone. Fly-tipping is illegal and will not be tolerated.

This page explains what we mean by rubbish and fly-tipping, the action we can take when problems arise and what you should do if you need to report it. We will investigate reports where the issue involves our homes or estates and work with the local authority or other agencies where appropriate.

What we expect	Tenants are responsible for disposing of their rubbish properly and keeping communal areas, shared spaces and the wider estate clean and tidy. Dumping waste or fly-tipping is illegal, harmful to the environment and makes neighbourhoods unpleasant and unsafe for everyone. This applies to the tenant, anyone living in the home and any visitors.
What is anti-social behaviour?	Rubbish and waste disposal becomes anti-social behaviour when it causes a nuisance or problem for others. Examples include: Dumping rubbish, furniture or household items in communal areas, stairwells or shared spaces Fly-tipping - that is, illegally dumping large amounts of waste on land or in areas not meant for that purpose Leaving rubbish bags outside of designated bin areas or collection points Storing large amounts of waste or junk outside the property in a way that affects neighbours Disposing of items in a way that attracts pests such as rats or insects Burning rubbish or household waste in ways that cause smoke or smells affecting neighbours. Where there is evidence of illegal fly tipping, we will work with the local authority and, where appropriate, the police.
What can we do?	If a tenant is not disposing of their waste responsibly in line with their tenancy agreement, we can take action. Depending on how serious the situation is, we may: Contact the tenant and ask them to remove the waste and change their behaviour Arrange for the removal of waste and recharge the cost to the tenant Issue a formal warning Report fly-tipping to the local authority, who have their own powers to investigate and issue fixed penalty notices Work with the local authority to install CCTV cameras to gather evidence Apply to the court for an injunction - a legal order requiring the tenant to stop the behaviour Begin legal proceedings to take possession of the property, which could result in the tenant being evicted. We take all reports of rubbish and fly-tipping seriously and will investigate any concerns raised.
What you should do if you think it is anti-social behaviour	Contact us to report the problem and we will look into it Report fly-tipping on land not owned by Community Housing to Wyre Forest District Council Take photographs of the dumped waste if it is safe to do so, including any details that might help identify who is responsible Make a note of the date and time you first noticed the problem and whether it has changed or increased Do not move or touch the waste yourself, particularly if it contains hazardous materials Keep us up to date with any new developments.

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