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Garden waste service

Subscriptions for our new garden waste collection service are now available. Visit our garden waste page for further information.

Waste enforcement

We deal with a mix of environmental issues that can have a negative impact on our local area.

Waste enforcement policy

Our policy sets out how and when we undertake waste enforcement

Abandoned vehicles

We can remove abandoned vehicles from highways and public spaces

Waste enforcement fines

We issue Fixed Penalty Notices (fines) for waste offences in the borough

Paying your fine

Within a 14 day period you must either pay or appeal issued fines

Street cleaning and cleansing

If you wish to report a cleanliness issue relating to a street, right of way, car park, public convenience or other public area, please visit our street cleaning and cleansing pages

Accumulations of waste

Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 we can deal with complaints about accumulations of waste within the boundary of a residential premises where there is a Public Health nuisance.

Educational and promotional events

As part of our enforcement role we do work together with schools and community groups to raise awareness of litter and the problems it causes.

We also work closely with Keep Britain Tidy through their Cleaner Greener Network.