Vehicle seizure notices

Part of: Fly-tipping

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We have the authority to seize vehicles, trailers, or mobile plants and their contents if they are suspected of being involved in a waste crime, such as fly-tipping.

This can be done without a warrant, as per powers granted by the Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 and the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

A vehicle can be seized if:

  • it has been used in fly-tipping
  • it is driven by somebody who is not registered as a waste carrier
  • it is used to transfer waste to somebody who is not registered as a waste carrier
  • waste has been escaping from the vehicle

Issued notices