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Dumped washing machine
Sent to Bristol City Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8523121.
Hello,
I am re-reporting the dumped washing machine on the pavement on Cranberry Walk (please see attached photos).
When I previously reported this, I was advised that the road is unadopted. However, regardless of road adoption status, the item is partially blocking a public footway, which is a highway in law.
Under Section 137 of the Highways Act 1980, it is an offence to obstruct the free passage along a highway, and this includes pavements and footways. The obstruction also presents a safety risk to pedestrians, including children, wheelchair users and prams.
Whether the carriageway is adopted does not remove the council’s duty or powers to address obstructions on a public right-of-way or footway.
Please can you confirm that this will now be treated as an obstruction of the public highway and arranged for removal. If this falls under a specific team (e.g., Highways, Public Rights of Way, or Waste Enforcement), please forward it accordingly.
Thank you for your help.
Updates
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Thank you for taking the time to report fly- tipping to Bristol City Council. We will aim to remove the fly- tip within 3 days, but this depends on its size, scale, location, or whether the fly tip is hazardous.
Reducing levels of fly tipping is important so please share any evidence of who is doing it with the council.
If you witnessed who fly-tipped the waste or have evidence (CCTV/photo) please call us on 01179222100, or submit this at https://digital.bristol.gov.uk/ streets-travel/ tell-us-about-a-fly-tipping-incident-you-saw #YourCity.YourCall
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Thank you for reporting this issue. Bristol Waste Company has investigated your issue but cannot find it. This may be because it has already been removed or the location information provided was incorrect. If this is not the case, please let us know.
This report is now closed to updates from the public. You can make a new report in the same location.