Turn camera views of service roads into alerts, visit records and evidence of waste being unloaded. Set the response for current incidents and flagged return visits.
Local-authority figures for England. They exclude waste cleared solely by private landowners and incidents handled by the Environment Agency. The cost shown is for lorry-sized and larger loads only.
Darkfield checks vehicle arrivals and activity near bin stores, service lanes and quiet corners, then flags possible waste unloading under your rules.
SCENARIO 07/Fly-tipping
Northgate works · Yard camera 0714 SEP 2026 · 19:24:08 BST
LOOK CLOSER.Every detail has a connection.
Hover to explore, or drag for precision. On touchscreens swipe sideways. Focus the scene and use arrow keys to adjust, Home to centre, Space to pause pointer movement. Hover a point to preview its observation; move away to dismiss. Click, tap or focus a point to keep its card open without stopping the scene. From a focused point, arrow keys select another point and Tab enters its card. Escape closes it.
One stationary scene. Only the viewpoint changes.Human review required
Get arrival, unloading and departure clips in one record. Search earlier visits by plate or description, then share evidence with authorised teams.
Incident timeline
White van enters the service yard
The van turns off the access road and stops beside the fence.
Waste unloaded from the rear doors
Two people carry black bags and broken furniture from the van and leave them beside the fence.
Van leaves; waste remains
Both people get back into the van and drive out along the access road. The bags and furniture remain in the yard.
Clips and timings gathered automatically.
02
Bereadyforthenextvisit.Bereadyforthenextvisit.
Set the response: log the event, alert your team or dispatch an optional mobile patrol. Require a check before dispatch if needed; Darkfield keeps the clips, timeline and outcome together.
For covered sites, the target is arrival within 10 minutes of dispatch, not a guarantee. Agree coverage and response arrangements for your location.
Unloading or a flagged vehicle returning
Your rules set the response
Save the event
Log the event without an alert.
Notify your team
Send the clip, location and context.
Dispatch mobile security
Send an optional patrol under your agreed rules.
Patrols are optional, subject to coverage and charged separately; your rules decide when to dispatch.
Yes, where footage captures the activity. Review the disposal alongside vehicle sightings; a van parked nearby is not evidence of involvement.
Where should cameras be placed around a recurring fly-tipping area?
Cover the disposal area and vehicle approach and exit routes. We check lighting, obstructions and the angle needed to read plates.
Can we get alerts when a listed vehicle returns?
Yes. Add the vehicle to your agreed alert rule after reviewing the incident; a return alert includes that context for your team to assess.
Technology
What do Darkfield cameras actually capture?
Cameras capture people, vehicles and readable plates; Darkfield searches visible details and activity, such as standing by a wall or spraying graffiti. Clothing, vehicle features and colours depend on the view and lighting, and a visual match is not proof of identity.
Can I use Darkfield with existing IP cameras?
It depends on the camera model: reliable plate capture needs specialised cameras, and some models have limited integration options. Send the make and model so we can confirm supported features.
Can you give examples of what I can search for?
Try “Find the white van with a ladder”, “Show the person with an olive backpack” or “Find motorcycles near the entrance last Friday after 10pm”. Add a time or place, then review the matching clips; no plate is needed to start.
How does Darkfield get better?
Your feedback helps Darkfield recognise routine arrivals, deliveries and other site activity. Confirm an event or correct a decision to help reduce repeated unnecessary alerts.
Value
What is included in the subscription?
The supplied-camera service covers survey, installation, cameras, software, maintenance and faulty-camera replacement. Your proposal sets hosting, integrations and storage charges; mobile security is an optional add-on, charged per genuine-incident call-out, and keyholding is separate.
Why a subscription rather than a one-off camera purchase?
The camera subscription keeps the network working after installation, covering connection, software, maintenance and camera replacement. Your proposal sets out hosting, integration, storage and optional response costs.
How should we compare the cost with traditional CCTV?
Compare equipment, installation, monitoring, servicing, repairs and replacement, without counting staff time already covered by monitoring twice. Our calculator compares camera-service costs; hosting, integrations, storage and optional response are scoped separately in your proposal.
Yes. Start with one entrance, car park or recurring problem, then add coverage as your needs grow. We assess each location without asking you to replace everything.
Implementation
What happens when we sign up?
One point of contact helps you agree cameras, hosting, recording, access and permitted actions. We install and test any supplied cameras, then your team reviews the rules and approval steps before activation.
Who installs the cameras and chooses the positions?
We handle survey, installation and sign-off. We agree the views and mounting points with you, starting with entrances, exits and the areas that need attention.
Do you need mains power or access to our IT network?
Our solar site cameras use LTE, without new power cables or access to your IT network; we check daylight, mobile coverage and mounting first. Doorbells, drone docks and other equipment have separate requirements confirmed in your site plan.
Do I need to be there for installation?
No. We agree access and camera positions beforehand and tell you when the installers will arrive; you are welcome to meet them.
What happens after the cameras are installed?
We check views, image quality, charging and connection, and adjust camera positions where needed. Billing and user access begin after validation; maintenance and replacement cover starts at installation.
Operations
What happens if a camera breaks, is damaged or is stolen?
We monitor camera health and send a team member when an on-site fix is needed. Maintenance and replacement of faulty, damaged or stolen cameras are included in the service.
Who gets notified when something happens?
You choose the contacts and response rules during setup. Darkfield can save the event, alert your team or dispatch mobile security under the agreed workflow, with clips, times and location attached.
Can Darkfield send security to a site without a guard?
Yes. Add mobile security response to Darkfield AI monitoring. A patrol can be dispatched automatically or after a check, depending on your agreed workflow. Coverage spans 99.8% of UK postcodes. We confirm local cover and response arrangements for your address before activation. For covered sites, the target is arrival within 10 minutes of dispatch; arrival is not guaranteed. Traffic, weather and incident conditions can affect it.
Ask the Darkfield assistant for everyday tasks. Videos, guides and training through your point of contact help your team use more advanced features.
Who do we contact for help?
Contact your Darkfield point of contact for help with cameras, software or the service. They know your site and can bring in the wider team.
Security
Who can see our footage and incident records?
Only authorised users can see footage, with access limited by site and role and supported by audit logs. You set permissions for your team, support and integrations; sharing one incident does not give access to the rest of your cameras.
Events and short evidence clips stay for 30 days by default. Keep recordings, events and evidence for years where needed, with an agreed purpose and enough storage. Continuous recording, capacity, retention and costs are set per deployment. Search covers retained footage and observations; years of storage are not included in every plan.
Run Darkfield on your premises or in your private cloud. Or choose managed hosting on a dedicated, isolated UK instance. We agree storage locations and outbound connections; data is encrypted in transit and at rest, with access for authorised users only. See the Security Whitepaper for details.
Darkfield supports UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018; Linox Ltd is ICO-registered under ZC175057, which is not certification of your installation. The DPA sets out our responsibilities and yours, including camera purpose, notices, access and retention.
Can we share an incident with police or community protection teams?
Yes. Share a report with relevant clips, times and an incident summary with authorised recipients, including police, without opening access to every camera; supported sharing links have access controls and expiry.
Put your cameras to work.
What should your cameras do? We’ll help plan the alerts, actions and records your team needs.
