Report litter
Overview
The Council is responsible for
- removing litter
- emptying public bins
- mechanical and non-mechanical sweeping
- seasonal tasks such as leaf clearing
- keeping our beaches clean
Our teams tend to work in specific areas but they may be redirected to help with emergency cleaning anywhere in the Borough.
Report litter
If you see a pile of litter or witness anyone littering, please report it.
Teams can't respond to reports of small or single amounts of litter.
For larger items, such as household items or black bin bags, you should report fly tipping.
To report litter on the beach, you should enter the name of a street close to the beach and provide more details in the description box on the form.
You can report a street or area with lots of litter online:
Or, you can contact us.
All reports are confidential.
What happens next
Littering is a criminal offence and the offender could be fined.
The Fixed Penalty Notice for litter is £50.
On conviction, the fine is up to £50,000, six months imprisonment, or both.
Report dangerous or hazardous items
Sharp items which are potentially hazardous include:
- Hypodermic needles or syringes
- Broken glass
We aim to respond to requests to remove hypodermic needles or syringes the same day.
To report an issue you can contact us.
Report a full or damaged litter bin
You can report a full or damaged litter bin online: