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The Council will investigate complaints of nuisance caused by the build up of waste in a garden or yard of a property.
Whatever the reasons for the build up of rubbish, the occupier / owner of the house is responsible for sorting the problem out.
Report a build-up of waste in gardens
Waste that would generally cause a problem is food waste, nappies etc.
Problems caused by build ups of this type of waste are:
If we investigate a rubbish build-up, we will usually give the person responsible a set period of time to remove it. If the waste is not removed within the given time, the person responsible may be served with a legal notice.
Failure to comply may result in prosecution.
If they don't act we may remove the waste and send a bill for the work, plus an extra legal charge. It usually costs between £200 and £1,000.
It is against the law to burn waste.