Waste Enforcement

The council deal with a variety of environmental issues that can have a negative impact on the local environment. These would include; abandoned/nuisance vehicles, untaxed vehicles, fly-posting, graffiti, fly tipping, littering and dog fouling (where the person in charge of a dog has failed to clean up).

We work closely with businesses, The Environment Agency, the police and fire service and other council services to provide a safer, cleaner and more pleasant environment.

Untaxed motor vehicles

The Council is empowered by the DVLA to remove untaxed vehicles and the vehicle is on the public highway. The council works in partnership with the local Police Community Support Officers.

Abandoned / Nuisance Vehicles

This would apply to any vehicle that officers are satisfied has been abandoned. The council does endeavour to inspect reported vehicles the same day and where possible remove them within 24 hours depending on the circumstances relating to the abandonment.

Abandoned Vehicles

Enforcement Policy

The Council has an approved Waste Management Enforcement Policy, which sets out its principles, procedures and practices for waste enforcement.

Dog fouling

A small minority of dog walkers do not take their responsibilities for their dog seriously. This means that dog mess is not always cleaned up. It is illegal not to clean up after your dog and you can face an ‘on the spot’ fine of £50.00 if you fail to clean up.

Dog fouling

Litter

If you drop litter you can face a fine of up to £75.00. The Council is authorised to issue ‘on the spot fines’ of £75.00 to anyone who is witnessed dropping litter.

Flyposting

Flypo sting is putting up unauthorised posters and stickers, usually adverts, in public places. Fly posting is unsightly and spoils the environment. Report an incident of flyposting via our online form.

Fly-tipping

Dudley Council is working with the Environment Agency to crack down on waste crime. Together we aim to reduce the amount of environmental damage caused by fly tipping and the negative impact Flytipping gives to residents and visitors to the Borough.

Duty of care inspection

The Council is authorised to check vehicles carrying waste and regularly undertakes joint work with the police and other agencies to make sure that vehicles carrying waste have the correct documentation and are authorised to carry waste in accordance with Section 1 of the Control of Pollution Amendment Act 1989.

Duty of care inspection

Educational and promotional events

As part of our enforcement role we do work together with schools and community groups to raise awareness of litter and the problems it causes. In 2008/2009 officers from the Enforcement team attended over 30 events promoting these issues.

We also work closely with Keep Britain Tidy through their Cleaner Greener Network this included July 2009 involvement a national campaign about litter being thrown from motor vehicles. Visit Keep Britain Tidy for more information.