🚯 Please Don’t Fly-Tip – Let’s Keep Kilsby Clean & Safe
Kilsby Parish Council would like to remind residents that fly-tipping is illegal, harmful, and entirely avoidable. By working together, we can protect our village’s countryside, lanes, and shared spaces for everyone.
❌ What Is Fly-Tipping?
Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste such as:
- Household rubbish
- Garden waste
- Furniture or mattresses
- Builders’ materials
- Electrical items
This often happens on verges, footpaths, gateways, and quiet lanes — places we all use and value.
⚠️ Why Fly-Tipping Is a Serious Problem
Fly-tipping:
- ❗ Puts people and wildlife at risk
- 💰 Costs public money to clear up
- 🌱 Damages the local environment
- 😞 Makes our village look uncared for
⚖️ The Legal Consequences
Fly-tipping is a criminal offence. Those caught can face:
- Unlimited fines
- Prosecution
- A criminal record
- Vehicle seizure in serious cases
If you use someone else to remove waste, you are still responsible for ensuring it is disposed of legally.
✅ Legal Ways to Dispose of Waste
There are simple, legal alternatives:
- Use your local household waste recycling centre
- Arrange bulky waste collection
- Hire a licensed waste carrier (always ask for their licence details)
- Reduce, reuse, or donate items where possible
👀 See Fly-Tipping?
If you spot fly-tipping:
Prompt reporting helps keep Kilsby clean and prevents repeat incidents.
💚 Let’s Take Pride in Our Village
Kilsby is a place people care about. By disposing of waste responsibly and reporting fly-tipping, we help protect our environment and show pride in our community.
Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.