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Flytipping on our estates

Flytipping on our estates

Bolton at Home is now responsible for the removal of fly tipping on our estates and any land we own. We believe that our customers deserve estates and green spaces free from fly tipping and large deposits of rubbish.

What is fly tipping?

Fly tipping is the illegal disposal of waste on land that does not have a waste management licence in force. Remember it is unlawful to dispose of your waste anywhere but your own bin or at an authorised site.
In residential areas this refers to waste placed anywhere other than in a bin. This includes waste left at the side of bins and anything left in bin stores outside of the bins provided.

Examples of fly tipping include: 

  • Black bags
  • Items of furniture
  • Mattresses
  • White goods (fridges washers etc)
  • Bulky items

As well as a criminal offence (maximum fine £50,000) it is a serious breach of the Bolton at Home tenancy agreement and for owner occupiers a breach of the covenant.

What can you do to help?

  • Please don’t attempt to move it, there maybe hazards such as broken glass or discarded needles which may cause you harm.
  • Make a note of the exact location and where it’s close to.
  • Make a note of the vehicle registration number and / or details the people responsible if you see the fly tip occurring. All your personal details will remain confidential.
  • Make a note of what type of refuse it is black bags, furniture etc.
  • Report it. 

How to report it. 

If you think the rubbish has been left on land owned by Bolton at Home please email info@boltonathome.org.uk or ring 328000.

If you believe the land is owned by the council please use their online reporting service www.bolton.gov.uk or ring  333333.

General rubbish removal If you have refuse you wish to remove yourself there are two main refuse sites in Bolton that customers can use.

Raikes Lane (Hurstwood Court) Raikes Lane, Bolton BL3 2NP

Salford Road Salford Road, Over Hulton BL5 1DG

For collection of bulky items from your home please contact Bolton Council on 01204 336632 or visit
the visit www.bolton.gov.uk please note there is a charge for this service.