Fly-tipping fines and your duty of care in Salford
What fly-tipping can cost in Salford and how to avoid a penalty, checked against Salford City Council and Recycle for Greater Manchester pages on 31 October 2026.
- Fly-tipping can mean a fine of up to £50,000, unlimited in the Crown Court
- Offenders can be sent to prison for up to five years
- You must check that whoever takes your waste is authorised to take it
- Check carriers on the Environment Agency register or on 0300 065 3000
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What the council says
Salford Council says fly-tipping carries a fine of up to £50,000, unlimited if the case goes to the Crown Court, and up to five years in prison. If dumped waste is traced back to you, you could face a penalty too.
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The council says you are obliged to check that the person you hand your waste to is authorised to take it, and tells residents to follow the SCRAP code when hiring someone to remove waste.
Checking a carrier
- Ask for their waste carrier registration number
- Check it on the Environment Agency public register, or call 0300 065 3000
- Ask where the waste is going
- Make sure you get a receipt