Refuse Accumulations

We investigate reports of rubbish collecting on private land or property. We work with the land or property owner to try to arrange clearance. If the accumulation causes a nuisance we can serve a notice requiring the owner to clear the problem. If this is not complied with we can prosecute.

Problems with refuse and litter in the street and other public areas are dealt with by the council's Cleansing team - see Related Pages.

Further advice on rubbish, litter and law is available from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).

For further information or to report a problem with rubbish collecting on private land please email us or telephone 01323 415991.