Witnesses of fly tipping incidents could receive up to £500 if their tip-off leads to formal enforcement with the launch of a new Fly Tip Witness Reward Scheme
There were 945 recorded fly tipping incidents from April-December 2025, and this is one of our initiatives to start bringing that number down.
The rural nature of the district means that fly tipping often takes place in remote locations under the cover of darkness, but residents may witness something significant that can help our investigations.
Fly tips are investigated where evidence can be found and we will fine fly tippers and residents who do not take appropriate steps to ensure that their waste is disposed of responsibly.
Councillor Tony Costigan, East Hampshire District Council portfolio holder for Neighbourhood Quality, said: “Fly tipping is a perpetual problem in the district, with an average of more than one reported each day.
“We are taking a two-pronged approach to tackling the problem – reducing supply to fly tippers by encouraging residents to get legitimate waste businesses to take their rubbish away and doing what we can to investigate and prosecute criminal fly tippers operating in the district.
“This reward scheme will contribute to making East Hampshire a no-go-zone for fly tippers.”
Rural areas of the district are particularly at risk from fly-tipping, presenting a threat to wildlife and the countryside. Cllr Nick Drew, EHDC Cabinet Member and ward councillor for Froxfield, Sheet and and Steep, said: "It is very disappointing that people come to enjoy the South Downs National Park and the beautiful landscapes that it offers and decide to pollute it with their rubbish. Many people I speak to feel more should be done and this reward scheme will help us do that."
How can you avoid your waste being fly tipped?
If you have rubbish you need to dispose of, book a trip to the tip (Household Waste Recycling Centre) or contact an approved waste carrier (don’t fall for people knocking on your door).
When they take your waste, you should get a waste transfer note as a receipt to show who took it. That way, if it is fly tipped, you’ll be able to show you did everything you could to ensure it was disposed of correctly.
You could also use our bulky waste collection service.
Find out more about our bulky waste service
Found a fly tip?
You can report it through your MyEHDC account.
If the fly tip is blocking the road, phone Hampshire County Council on 0300 555 1388 (8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday) or 999 outside those hours.
If you see fly tipping in progress, please phone the police on 999.
Please be aware that fly-tips can contain dangerous and hazardous materials, so for your own safety we ask you not to touch any tip you may find. Also, please do not remove anything from the fly tip as this could compromise any evidence that could help with a prosecution.