Fly-tipping fines and your duty of care in Stockport
What fly-tipping can cost in Stockport and how to avoid a fine, checked against Stockport Council and Recycle for Greater Manchester pages on 2 November 2026.
- Stockport's page gives a fly-tipping fixed penalty of £400, cut to £250 if paid within 10 days
- In court: up to £50,000 and/or 12 months, unlimited in the Crown Court
- Sentences of up to five years in prison
- Check whoever takes your waste is a registered carrier
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The fines
| Route | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Fixed penalty notice | £400, or £250 if paid within 10 days |
| Magistrates Court | Up to £50,000 and/or 12 months |
| Crown Court | Unlimited fine, up to 5 years in prison |
Stockport's fly-tipping page was last updated in December 2019, so check it for any change before relying on the figures.
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If you pay someone to take your rubbish and it ends up dumped, you can be held responsible too. Use a registered waste carrier and keep a receipt.
Checking a carrier
- Ask for their waste carrier registration number
- Check it on the Environment Agency public register
- Ask where the waste is going
- Get a receipt with their details
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