Martlesham Residents Annoyed By Roadside Sofa Dumping Incident

Someone spotted a sofa near Church Lane. It was in Martlesham, a small town. Charlotte Ingham saw it on Tuesday. She told the local council about the sofa.

The sofa does not block the road. Still, people who live there were surprised. Someone even commented online, upset by the dumping.

Okay, so what should you do when you see fly-tipping? There is advice regarding what you should do about it.

Dropping litter can result in fines. The fine can be £80 right away. A court might fine you up to £2,500, too.

Fly-tipping is illegal. It can bring big fines or even jail time. This applies to land without a permit. Even letting others dump there on your behalf is illegal.

If you see fly-tipping, note the details. Write down the date, time, and place. If it is safe, take photos to send to your council.

See it happening? Note how many people are involved. Describe them and any vehicles. Also, note what they dumped there.

If the fly-tipping is actually happening, call 999. It’s important to call if it’s in progress. Do not touch or move the dumped waste. It might contain evidence for prosecution.

Councils have online forms for reporting waste dumping. You can find these forms on their websites.