Fly-tipping is a #RubbishDeal for all of us. For residents, for our council and for our local environment. It’s time we all took action to protect the places we love.

Every year, over a million fly-tipping incidents blight our streets, parks and local spaces, costing millions of pounds that could be better spent on public services like schools, libraries, parks and social care.

Here in Bristol, our teams cleared up over 10,000 fly-tipping incidents last year, costing local taxpayers just less than £1million. That’s money that could have gone towards essential services like schools and social care.

A big part of the problem comes from rogue waste carriers, or ‘white van’ operators offering cheap rubbish removal deals on social media and online. These unlicensed traders take your money and then dump your waste illegally in a nearby street or lay-by. So what may seem like a bargain is actually a #RubbishDeal.

We’re proud to be joining forces with Keep Britain Tidy to support Fight Fly-tipping Fortnight (10–23 November 2025). Together, we’re calling on everyone in Bristol and beyond to check who you pay to take your rubbish away.