North Tyneside Council is taking action to prevent flytipping with a special two-day initiative designed to make waste disposal easier for residents.
The initiative will offer a free waste and recycling service on two dates in North Shields and Wallsend, providing an accessible local solution for residents.
The activity aims to promote responsible waste disposal, reduce the negative impact of flytipping, and help to keep communities clean and tidy.
Residents are encouraged to take full advantage of the offer and bring along unwanted items – from washing machines to toasters, garden furniture, clothes, bedding, and batteries – for free disposal.
Commercial waste, garden waste, trade waste, asbestos, and rubble will not be accepted.
A team from the council will be on hand to offer educational advice on waste management and will ask for proof of residence in North Tyneside.
The initiative is funded by the DEFRA fly-tipping intervention fund and will be held in North Shields and Wallsend.
Event Details:
- North Shields: Waldo Street, NE29 6NJ - Tuesday, 11 February, 10am - 2pm
- Wallsend: Coronation Street Car Park, NE28 7RH - Thursday, 13 February, 10am - 2pm
Councillor Hannah Johnson, Cabinet Member for the Environment, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for residents to dispose of household waste and recycling for free, supporting our ongoing efforts to create a cleaner, safer environment for everyone.
“These events are part of our broader strategy to provide education, guidance, and support to tackle instances of fly tipping where they occur and make our communities cleaner, greener and safer.
“As a Council, we have recently invested £1.5 million into our Neat Streets teams who work to keep our area clean and tidy. This, along with our fly tipping service, shows we are absolutely committed to tackling this issue and encouraging behaviour change.”
Flytipping – the illegal dumping of waste on land not licensed to accept it – has a negative impact on the environment, wildlife, and public health and incurs significant clean-up costs.
Offenders caught flytipping could face fines of up to £50,000.
Residents are encouraged to report flytipping incidents online at my.northtyneside.gov.uk or by calling Envirolink on 0345 2000 103.