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:
- The number of fly-tipping incidents reported each year.
- The number of these incidents involving mattresses, if recorded.
- 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.