Fly-tipping
We have agents monitoring fly-tipping, we remove illegal rubbish dumps and we issue tip clearance letters so you can correctly dispose of rubbish yourself.
The dumping of waste is a serious environmental problem in Lambeth, one which we are dedicated to combating. It is illegal to dump waste and if you are convicted punishments can include a fine of up to £50,000 and up to 5 years in prison.
Requesting a service
If you identify people fly-tipping on our streets, want to report a dump, or want to use our free special and bulky collections service, please contact the call centre on 020 7926 9000, email streetcarecallcentre@lambeth.gov.uk or use our online dumped rubbish reporting form or bulky refuse collection request form.
If rubbish has been dumped on a housing estate, please contact your housing office.
Rubbish that has been dumped on private land cannot be removed by Lambeth Council.
Our service standards
- We provide all residents with free wheelie bins to store household waste and we are happy to visit you to discuss your waste management - contact us on 020 7926 9000 or email streetcarecallcentre@lambeth.gov.uk.
- We provide a free special and bulky collections service. Contact us to arrange a collection.
- You can obtain a tip clearance letter from our office and correctly dispose of your bulky household rubbish yourself, free of charge.
Using a van to dispose of bulky waste
You can obtain a tip clearance letter from us which will allow you to take two van loads of waste free of charge to either Smugglers Way or Cringle Dock.
To get a tip clearance letter please visit our office at 1st Floor Service Team House, 185-205 Shakespeare Road, London, SE24 0PZ, from 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday, with your loaded van so that we are able to inspect the contents. Proof of Lambeth residency is needed.