Fly-tipping
Southampton’s recorded fly-tipping rate rose in the latest published year. Councils record incidents differently; cross-council rankings can reflect those practices. Use the council’s reporting service to report waste on public land.
What the evidence says
City council
47.1
Reported fly-tipping incidents per 1,000 residents
Recording practices differ between councils; incident counts are not directly comparable measures of environmental quality.
Southampton Data Observatory / Defra · 2024/25
Checked 3 October 2026567 kgper household
Residual household waste
Waste not sent for recycling, per household.
Southampton Data Observatory / Defra · 2024/25
Checked 3 October 202629.2%
Household waste reused, recycled or composted
Includes food waste. Comparisons reflect different collection systems; not all waste collected for recycling is accepted.
Southampton Data Observatory / Defra · 2024/25
Checked 3 October 2026Who can help?
Southampton City Council
Bins, litter and fly-tipping
Report missed collections, litter or dumped waste through the council’s waste service. For waste on private land, contact the landowner or the council for advice.
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| Measure | Southampton / area | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reported fly-tipping incidents per 1,000 residents | 47.1 incidents per 1,000 residents · Southampton | 2024/25 | Southampton Data Observatory / Defra |
| Residual household waste | 567 kg per household · Southampton | 2024/25 | Southampton Data Observatory / Defra |
| Household waste reused, recycled or composted | 29.2% % · Southampton | 2024/25 | Southampton Data Observatory / Defra |