Tamworth Flytippers Fined Over £5,000 for Dumping Waste in Lichfield Area
Lichfield District Council has cracked down on illegal waste dumping, issuing fines totaling more than £5,000 to multiple offenders, including two residents from Tamworth. The council's environmental health officers investigated several incidents across five locations in the district, leading to significant penalties for those responsible.
Incidents and Penalties
In one case, a Tamworth resident dumped waste at the Arkall Farm housing development on or before November 19, 2025. This site, located on the edge of Tamworth but within Lichfield district, resulted in the offender receiving a £1,000 fixed penalty notice and an additional £300 to cover clean-up costs incurred by the developer.
Another incident occurred in Sittles Lane, Fradley, where waste was dumped at the entrance to a farmer's field between October 3 and 14, 2025. This was traced back to a Tamworth resident who claimed to have paid someone for removal. However, under waste duty of care legislation, householders must verify that waste carriers are authorised and provide their details. Failure to do so led to a £600 fixed penalty.
Additional Flytipping Cases
Further offenses included DIY materials, such as half an internal door and wood trim, dumped in Church Lane, Hammerwich on February 13, 2026. The offender was identified via CCTV and fined £500. In Gentleshaw Common Car Park on Rugeley Road, two bags of household waste were flytipped on February 23, 2026, with the offender attempting to dump a third bag before being disturbed. Eyewitness reports led to a £1,000 fine.
Another incident involved five bags of household waste dumped in Cartersfield Lane, Stonnall on February 26, 2026. The offender could not prove who handled the rubbish, resulting in a £600 fixed penalty.
Business Checks and Enforcement
Lichfield District Council also conducted duty of care checks on 16 businesses, both within and outside the district, following fly-tipping potentially linked to them. While insufficient evidence existed for fly-tipping offenses, six businesses failed to produce Waste Transfer Notes as required by statutory notice. Businesses are legally obligated to have contracts with licensed waste carriers and maintain disposal records for at least two years. Consequently, fixed penalty notices totaling £1,200 were issued.
The fines collected are used to fund additional enforcement activities and purchase equipment, such as cameras for monitoring fly-tipping hotspots.
Council Statement and Advice
Councillor Richard Cox, Lichfield District Council's cabinet member for Community and Public Protection, emphasized the harm caused by fly-tipping. "Fly-tipping and irresponsible waste disposal harms our communities, damages the environment and creates unnecessary clean-up costs," he said. "Residents and businesses both have a responsibility to ensure their waste is disposed of properly. If you ask someone else to remove your waste, make sure they are authorised and keep their details. We will continue to investigate incidents and take action where offences are identified."
The council advises residents to only use authorised carriers or council services for waste disposal, and businesses to maintain appropriate waste contracts and records. For guidance on waste disposal responsibilities or commercial waste arrangements, contact Lichfield District Council at 01543 308 000.
