Report fly-tipping

Fly-tipping is illegally dumped rubbish which can lead to a fine of up to £50,000 along with imprisonment.

We will investigate dumped rubbish and may serve a legal notice to landowners to clear rubbish that attracts or harbours vermin.

Where we have sufficient evidence we will prosecute fly-tippers.

Where dumped rubbish is on publicly owned land we aim to remove as soon as possible, and will prioritise based on:

  • location
  • risk
  • ease of removal
  • available resources

Households have a legal duty to ensure anyone taking waste from their house is authorised by the Environment Agency. You should ask to see their waste carrier permit and check the EA’s register. Failure to use an authorised service is a criminal offence.

Missed waste collections should be reported via our report a missed collection form.

If you see an abandoned trolley, report it online to TrolleyWise and they can collect and return the trolley to where it belongs.

How to use our reporting form

If you want to track progress on your enquiry, you can log in to, or register for a BRUM account.

1. Start your report

Look at the map to begin.

The map will show a 2-mile area around Birmingham city centre by default.

2. Find and plot the location

There are 2 ways to find the location.

  1. Use the "Search for a place" box
    Type a postcode or road name in the search box.
    If you know the property number, include it too.
  2. Manual search
    Explore the map and zoom in to mark the location.
    On the left side of the map, you will find the tools:
    • Zoom buttons. Use the plus and minus buttons to zoom in and out.
      Mobile users can also pinch to zoom.
    • Find my location circle. Use this to zoom to where you are right now
    To move around the map, click or tap and drag.

Click or tap the map to plot the location. A marker will appear.

3. Submit your report

Once you have plotted the location on the map, select "Submit new enquiry" to start the form.


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Page last updated: 14 May 2024

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