Fly Tipping in East Herts Rural area's

Fly Tipping in East Herts Rural area's

Dear Resident

Officers and PCSOs from the East Herts Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team have been carrying out targeted patrols in response to reports of fly-tipping across the district.

Fly-tipping was identified as the team's latest Local Policing Priority in April 2026 and will remain a focus until August 2026, when a new local priority will be selected. Since its introduction, the team has been working proactively with partners and local communities to reduce incidents, prevent environmental crime, and identify those responsible.

As part of ongoing crime prevention measures, PCSOs have been installing newly printed warning signs at a number of known fly-tipping hotspots across the area. These locations have been identified through previous reports and intelligence gathered from residents.

Why is tackling fly-tipping important?

Fly-tipping and littering have a significant impact on our communities and environment. Here are five reasons why we should all play our part in preventing it:

Protecting Wildlife – Discarded waste can injure, trap, or poison animals and can have devastating effects on local wildlife and aquatic environments.

Reducing Clean-Up Costs – Clearing illegally dumped waste costs local authorities thousands of pounds each year, placing an unnecessary burden on taxpayers.

Improving Public Health and Safety – Waste left in public spaces can create hazards, attract pests, and increase the risk of injury.

Preventing Environmental Damage – Fly-tipped waste can contaminate soil and water sources, causing long-term harm to the environment.

Maintaining Community Pride – Clean and well-maintained areas help improve residents' quality of life and make our communities more attractive places to live and visit.

Reporting Fly-Tipping

If you discover a fly-tip that has already been deposited, this should be reported to East Herts District Council (EHDC), which is the lead agency responsible for the removal and investigation of fly-tipped waste.

If you witness a fly-tip in progress, or see individuals actively depositing waste, this should be reported to the police immediately. Please call 101 to report the incident, or 999 if the offence is taking place at the time and requires an emergency response.

When making a report, please provide as much information as possible, including:

The exact location of the incident.

Vehicle registration numbers.

Descriptions of the people involved.

Photographs or video footage where safe and appropriate to obtain.

The direction of travel of any vehicles leaving the scene.

By working together and reporting incidents promptly, we can help keep East Herts clean, safe, and enjoyable for everyone.

If you need to report a crime please call 101 or go online here.

You can tell us what issues are of concern to you by completing this survey:

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For more detailed advice, you can visit the Herts police website here.

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Message Sent By
Leon De Bruyn
(Hertfordshire Constabulary, Supervisor PCSO, East Herts - Rural)