Crawley Borough Council is urging people in Crawley, West Sussex, to use an online reporting system to flag fly-tipping and other street issues as of March 2026. The council is promoting the digital tool to help identify and remove dumped waste more quickly after the town saw record-breaking levels of reports over the last year.
The reporting tool allows residents to provide the exact location of a problem and upload photos as evidence directly from their phones. This information helps cleanup teams find and clear rubbish from local neighbourhoods more effectively than before.
The council has also increased the cost of fines for people caught dumping rubbish illegally in the town. In September 2025, the penalty for fly-tipping was raised from £400 to £1,000 to help stop people from leaving waste in public spaces.
By using the online portal, residents act as a monitoring network to help the council manage street care across the community. According to waste specialists J&J Franks Waste Solutions, the town has faced a significant increase in waste-related incidents recently, making quick reporting more important for local upkeep.
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