Fly Tipping is the illegal disposal of rubbish or bulky items onto land with no licence to accept waste. Fly tipping occurs
in both urban and rural areas. Hotspots include verges of country lanes, lay-bys and urban gap sites or back alleys. It affects
the aesthetic appeal of an area and causes damage to the environment. Different types of waste are fly tipped or ‘dumped’
and can consist of large items of rubbish which should have been disposed of properly at a Recycling Centre, and for householders
this is Free of Charge - See Recycling Centres In Moray 
Charitable Organisations may also benefit from donations of furniture in good condition.
Dumping household, industrial and commercial waste illegally is a serious criminal offence that carries a fine of up to £50,000 (unlimited if the case goes to the Crown Court) or an offender can even be sent to prison. It is also an offence to permit fly tipping.
Fly tipping is often associated with dumping waste from vehicles; in this case the person who owns the vehicle can also be prosecuted, which means that it is possible for a prosecution to occur when only the vehicle, not the driver, is identifiable. The police also have the powers to seize vehicles used for fly tipping.
Commercial operators may fly tip waste to avoid paying the disposal fees. Where householders or businesses have work carried out by commercial operators it may be appropriate to enquire as to whether they are registered with SEPA in order to carry waste within Great Britain. There is a list of companies and individuals who are registered with SEPA to carry waste in Great Britain which can be accessed on the SEPA website. The collection of most household rubbish is already paid for through council tax, however large or bulky domestic items (which make up 50% of fly tippped waste) can be presented free of charge at a local Recycling Centre, or for a fee you can request a collection by booking a 'bulky' uplift. White goods are uplifted Free of Charge - Book a Bulky Uplift
If you see anyone dumping rubbish illegally then call the Dumb Dumpers Stop Line on 0845 2 30 40 90, Report Online or visit www.dumbdumpers.org.
The call will be answered by trained staff who will assess the nature of the call. If the incident is on-going, is believed to be of a hazardous nature or near a watercourse the information will be passed to either the Police or Scottish Environment Protection Agency as appropriate.
If the incident is not urgent or the waste concerned is non-hazardous, the information will be passed to the Local Authority for investigation or you can contact Moray Council directly on 01343 557045 or email: waste@moray.gov.uk
What is the legislation regarding Fly Tipping?
In Scotland, the main legislation concerning fly tipping is the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA 1990), as amended.
In February 2003, the Scottish Executive supported the development of a Scottish Fly Tipping Forum to tackle the issue. The Forum was established with all of the key stakeholders who are affected by fly tipping and the organisations responsible for the investigation and disposal of many fly tipping incidents. The work of the Forum includes:
The Forum is hosted and chaired by Keep Scotland Beautiful.
Membership of the Fly Tipping Forum
Forum Member Organisations