FI16581

Request

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would like to request information regarding fly-tipping over the past 10 years.

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

1. As follows:

  • 2015 – 1141
  • 2016 – 1138
  • 2017 – 1100
  • 2018 – 978
  • 2019 – 920
  • 2020 – 1408
  • 2021 – 1219
  • 2022 – 997
  • 2023 – 963
  • 2024 – 893
  • 2025 – 951

2. This is not recorded.

3. This is not recorded as collection/disposal costs are covered as part of the whole waste services and street cleansing contract and not identified separately.