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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.