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Earlier bin collections - week commencing 22 June 2026

Due to the high temperatures, our bin crews will be starting collections earlier than usual to help keep them safe in the heat. Please make sure your bins are out the night before, as collections will take place from 5am for the rest of this week. Thank you for helping our crews to work safely during the hot weather.

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Extreme heat alert

The Met Office has issued a Red extreme heat alert for the West Midlands from 9am on Wednesday to 11pm on Friday. Hot weather can be dangerous, especially for vulnerable people. For advice on staying cool, signs of heat exhaustion, swimming safely outdoors, fire safety, and more: Summer wellbeing

You will have received a Fixed Penalty Notice because we have reason to believe that you have committed an offence. The details of the offence are outlined on the Fixed Penalty Notice.

Payment options

If you have been issued a littering or dog fouling fixed penalty notice by Environmental Crime Team, please visit littering or dog fouling fine payment page with your 9 digit reference number.

Please ensure you have the Fixed Penalty Notice Number and your debit or credit card handy. Major credit/debit cards only.

All other waste enforcement fines can be found on our payments page.

Pay by Phone

Please contact Dudley Council Plus.

Telephone: 0300 555 2345

Opening hours: 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
The office is closed at weekends and on bank holidays.

Please ensure you have the Fixed Penalty Notice Number and your debit or credit card handy. Major credit/debit cards only.

14 Day Notice

Within the 14 day period set out in the Fixed Penalty Notice you must either pay it or request that the matter be heard by a court.

If you fail to do either, we can as an enforcement authority pursue this matter through the Magistrates court under the relevant legislation referred to in the Fixed Penalty Notice.

If you accept the payment option, no further action will be taken in respect of the alleged offence. Payment of the Fixed Penalty Notice involves no admission of guilt and will not result in a record of criminal conviction being made against you.