16 percent reduction in fly-tipping in Wandsworth thanks to free Mega Skips and enforcement actions

This initiative is part of the borough's ongoing commitment to a Cleaner Borough for all residents.

To combat illegal dumping and improve waste management, the council launched the Cleaner Borough Plan, which includes the provision of free Mega Skips across the borough. These large skips have been provided in neighbourhoods across Wandsworth giving residents with a convenient way to dispose of bulky waste. So far they have collected 320 tonnes of waste. 

Additionally, the council has stepped up its enforcement actions against fly-tipping with higher fines for offenders, leading to a noticeable decline in fly-tipping.

Councillor Judi Gasser, Cabinet Member for Environment, praised the success of the Cleaner Borough Plan: "We are thrilled to see a 16 percent reduction in fly-tipping in Wandsworth. This achievement is a testament to the effectiveness of our free Mega Skips and the hard work of our enforcement teams. By providing residents with accessible waste disposal options and taking a firm stance against fly-tipping, we are making Wandsworth a cleaner and more pleasant place to live. I want to thank our community for their cooperation and commitment to keeping our borough beautiful."

Councillor Jo Rigby, Wandsworth Council’s new High Streets Champion who personally tracked down and visited a flytipper at home last weekend, said:  “We’re serious about tackling fly-tipping in Wandsworth and are working together with local residents to ensure a proper understanding of how different types of waste should be disposed of. Good public information, the provision of Mega Skips, and tough enforcement action are key to ensuring we keep Wandsworth clean for everyone to enjoy.” 

The council's efforts have been well-received by the local community, with many residents expressing their appreciation for the free Mega Skips and the visible improvements in their neighbourhoods. 

The council's efforts have been well-received by the local community, with many residents expressing their appreciation for the free Mega Skips and the visible improvements in their neighbourhoods. The council’s commitment to the Cleaner Borough Plan includes a new food waste service starting from Monday 10th June 2024, guaranteeing weekly household waste collections, kerbside small electrical collections and climate friendly lorries that run on biofuel. 

See more information about the Cleaner Borough Plan and about our food waste collections.