Giving rubbish dumpers the red and yellow card!

Rubbish dumpers could be a thing of the past following the introduction of a new scheme which fines residents caught dumping rubbish.

The scheme means residents will get a warning or yellow card if they’re caught dumping rubbish followed by a second letter or 'red card' if they do it again and charged for having their rubbish taken away.

First introduced on the Collingwood estate, Bethnal Green, the scheme has been a great success with rubbish dumping dropping by 83%.

“Residents have been really positive about the scheme and they're keen to see it introduced in their neighbourhood, so much so that we plan to roll it out across all 27,” said Nicholas Spenceley, Head of Environmental Services.

When will the scheme start in my neighbourhood?
You can find a list of dates here or look in your neighbourhood newsletter for more details.

What happens if I dump rubbish after the scheme has started in my neighbourhood?
You'll receive a written warning - or 'yellow card' - from us asking you to get rid of your rubbish more carefully in the future.

What happens if I'm caught dumping rubbish again?
You'll receive a second warning letter - or 'red card' - from us and we'll charge you for getting rid of your rubbish.

How long does the 'yellow card' warning last?
One year. The warning will be removed after this time.

What happens if I don't agree with either the 'yellow card' or 'red card' warning letters?
Tells us why you don't agree with the warning letters and we'll look into it and then get back to you with our decision.

Where can I get more information about this scheme?
Call us 020 7364 5015.