Private Land
Allerdale Borough Council will not go on to private land to
clear dumping, fly tipping or litter picking unless requested by
the owner and having a quotation for the clearance of the area,
agreed, in writing from the owner.
Dead animals will not be removed from private land, provided
that the animal is not in a prominent public position or close to
public footpaths.
Under Part III of the Environmental Protection Act, the Councils
are given powers to go on to private land to clear litter, if they
consider that the accumulations are prejudicial to health or a
nuisance. Any expenses reasonably incurred may be recovered by them
from the person whose act or default the nuisance was caused, and
if that person is the owner of the premises, from any person which
is for the time being thereof.