Accumulations of Waste on Private Land
The Environmental Health Department deal with complaints
concerning accumulations of waste on private land and can take
action if the waste is causing a nuisance to those in the
surrounding area.
Vermin
If piles of rubbish are attracting or harbouring mice or rats,
we can take action under the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act of
1949 by serving a legal notice requiring steps to be taken to keep
the land free of mice or rats.
Odour
If waste is causing an odour nuisance, we can take action
under the Environmental Protection Act of 1990 requiring abatement
works. The simplest way of doing this would be removal of
the waste.
Eyesores
Overgrown gardens, old cars on private land, builders rubble,
white goods etc may look unsightly but there is little
action we can take unless there is proof of harbourage
for vermin. After a complaint an officer will visit to
make an assessment. This will involve looking for rodent nests,
food sources for rodents and possible bedding material. If any of
these items are present the council may take enforcement action
requiring steps to be taken to keep the land free of rats and
mice.
- Report by e-mail to customerservices@dover.gov.uk
- Telephone: 01304 872428 during office hours (9am-5pm, Monday to
Friday)
- Telephone 0800 807060 outside Office Hours
To report accumulations of waste we will require your
personal details (name, address, contact details).
Business waste
Information on the responsibilities of businesses and proper
disposal of their waste can be found on the Council's
Business
Waste & Recycling pages.
Contact
Email: customerservices@dover.gov.uk
Telephone: 01304 872428
