Litter

Littering in a public place is not only unsightly but it is also an offence. If you are caught dropping or leaving litter, you may be issued with a £80.00 Fixed Penalty Notice or prosecuted. This can easily be avoided by using the litter bins provided or taking your rubbish home.

It is worth noting that chewing gum and cigarette butts dropped onto the ground are also considered as litter. However, whilst in isolation the size is small and may appear insignificant, the cumulative effect is massive and as such we take a robust approach towards such littering. 

We work closely with Amey in order to keep Herefordshire clean and tidy.

How do I report litter?

If you identify an area where litter has accumulated and is causing concern you can report it to Herefordshire Council by calling 01432 261761 or email info@herefordshire.gov.uk Alternatively you can contact Amey Streetscene directly on 01432 261800 or streets@herefordshire.gov.uk

Syringes and needles

Although not a regular occurrence, if you find a discarded syringe or needle in the community please do not touch it. Simply contact Streetscene immediately and let us know the location of the item so we can arrange for it to be quickly collected and removed.

However, if you find a syringe, needle or drug paraphernalia within the grounds of an educational institution, please report it immediately to staff on the premises who are trained to deal with such matters.

Request a new litter or dog waste bin

To request a new litter or dog waste bin please contact Streetscene. We will assess requests on an individual basis and according to available budgets.