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Sefton Council – Fly-Tipping Clearance

Case Study

Sefton Council – Fly-Tipping Clearance

Sefton Council manages a diverse portfolio of public assets, open spaces, and land across the borough. As a trusted partner, Oculus Group works alongside the council to ensure sites are kept secure, clean, and well maintained.

The Challenge

Sefton Council identified a site that had become a recurring target for fly-tipping. The surrounding area had also become overgrown with grass, brambles, and weeds, making the site increasingly difficult to manage and leaving it vulnerable to further incidents.

The council required a two phase response – first to clear the site of all fly-tipped material and vegetation, and then to install a permanent physical deterrent to prevent future occurrences.

The Solution

Our team worked across two consecutive days to deliver a structured and efficient resolution:

  • Day one – Site clearance – We attended the site to remove all fly-tipped rubbish, followed by a full clearance of overgrown grass, brambles, and weeds in the area.
  • Day two – Fence installation – Our team returned to the site to install a robust palisade fence along the boundary, complete with an access gate secured with a padlock.
  • Deterrent-focused approach – The installation was specifically designed to close off access to the site and prevent repeat fly-tipping events.
  • Efficient project management – Works were coordinated and completed within a two-day programme, minimising disruption and delivering a prompt resolution for the council.

The Outcome

Upon completion of works:

  • The site was fully cleared of all fly-tipped waste and overgrowth, restoring it to a safe and presentable condition.
  • A new palisade fence and gated entrance with padlock were successfully installed, securing the boundary.
  • The physical deterrent put in place significantly reduces the likelihood of further fly-tipping at the location.


Sefton Council now benefits from a cleaner, more secure site – with a long-term solution in place to protect the area and reduce the burden of future reactive clearance costs.