Fly tipping and pollution
Fly-tipping across Walsall tackled through council’s EnviroCrime initiative
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A series of targeted fly-tipping interventions have been carried out across Walsall.
A large fly-tip was recently reported on Brockhurst Crescent, obstructing the pavement. The illegally dumped waste, including wooden doors and planks, was cordoned off and treated as an ‘EnviroCrime’ scene on 3 October 2025, and subsequently removed on 6 October 2025 following an investigation.
The EnviroCrime initiative reflects the council’s zero-tolerance approach to environmental offences. By marking and investigating these incidents as crime scenes, Walsall Council aims to send a clear message to offenders and reassure residents that waste dumping will not be ignored.
“ We are absolutely fed up with people thinking the floor is their own collection point. It’s not only lazy but also shows a complete lack of respect for neighbours and for our borough.
“Our EnviroCrime approach makes it clear that we take these incidents seriously. Every time waste is dumped, it costs time and money that could be spent improving our communities. We are determined to hold offenders to account and to keep our streets and public spaces clean for everyone. “
Recent EnviroCrime investigations have also included:
- Short Acre Street, Walsall – Two separate fly-tips, including refuse bags, carpets, and household items were cordoned off on 22 September and cleared on 25 September 2025.
- Lower Lichfield Street, Willenhall – A row of black refuse bags left by residents refusing to purchase bins was treated as a crime scene on 30 September 2025.
- Bridge Street, Walsall (Tudor House) – A long-standing problem area where people continue to leave waste, wrongly assuming it is a collection point, was again investigated under the EnviroCrime initiative.
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