Litter Bins and Dog-waste bins
Q: Can I have another litter bin in
my street?
A: The Council
has criteria for deciding whether additional or new bins are
provided. This is based on the following:
> Whether the demand is high.
> Whether there is an on-going problem
with litter or dog fouling and where a bin may help to resolve
this.
> The number of bins already located
in the vicinity.
> Whether there is a suitable location
without causing any obstruction.
> Whether there is a risk of
vandalism.
Q: How long does it take before a
decision is made? A: Requests for
additional or new litter bins are referred to a Street Scene
officer, who normally arranges to visit the location and assess the
requirements and the extent of the problem, before making a
decision. This is usually within two weeks from the date of the
request being received. In some cases litter
bins are not provided where it is considered this would actually
contribute to creating litter rather than reducing it.
The Council actively encourages Members of the Public to empty
litter bins. (See Adopt a Bin)
Litter Bins in Rural Parishes
Litter Bins
in Parishes are often provided by the Parish Council. Initial
requests should be to them. The Parish Council will then liaise
directly with the District Council in respect of the actual
requirements.
Who do I contact?
Requests can be made by
calling our Customer Services Centre on 01376 552525.Alternatively
you can e-mail to: -
csc@braintree.gov.uk
What do I do if I see a litter bin that has been damaged
or vandalised?
Call our Customer Services Centre on
01376-552525, who will take the details and pass it on to the
Street Scene Section.
How long will it take before the litter bin is
replaced?Litter bins are usually held in stock. Generally
it takes up to two weeks from the date of report to replace the
bin. Occasionally we run out of stock due to high demand. In these
instances it can take up to three weeks before a new supply is
delivered and up to one month to replace the bin.
In very exceptional circumstances if a litter bin is constantly
being damaged or vandalised it may be removed and not replaced.
For more information contact the Customer Services Centre on
01376 552525.
Alternatively e-mail to: -
csc@braintree.gov.uk
What is the frequency litter and dog bins are emptied
and how do I report a full/overflowing bin?
Litter
bins in Town Centres are emptied 7 days a week including some bank
holidays excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day and News Year Day.
All other litter bins are emptied according to how frequently
they are used by the Public. This varies across the District. In
general terms all bins are emptied at least once a week.
In most of the rural areas the Parish Council's are responsible
for emptying the litter bins. with dog bins being emptied by the
District Council.
If you would like to know how frequently the bins in your street
are emptied or you want to report a bin that is full/overflowing
call the our Customer Services Centre on 01376 552525, who will
take the details and pass it on to the Street Cleansing
Section.
Alternatively you can email to: -
csc@braintree.gov.uk
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Adopt A Litter Bin Scheme
Residential AreasResidents in the District are actively being
encouraged to take pride in their areas by adopting a litter bin.
The idea behind the scheme is to help make our District a better
place to live in.
If you have a problem with a litter or would like a litter bin
outside your house, the Council may supply one (subject to
reviewing the circumstances) as well as a supply of black bin sacks
to insert into the bin. In return all you need to do is to empty
the bin when it is full and put the black sack out for collection
with your own household waste.
Industrial Areas
Companies throughout the District
are actively being encouraged to take pride in the areas around
their premises by helping to keep them looking clean and tidy. Why
not adopt a litter bin? The idea behind the scheme is to help make
our District a better place to live and work.
If you have a problem with a litter or would like a litter bin
near your premises, the Council may supply one (subject to
reviewing the circumstances) as well as a supply of black bin sacks
to insert into the bin. In return all you need to do is to empty
the bin when it is full and put the black sack out for collection
with your own waste.
Alternatively a number of Companies have agreed to sponsor and
empty a bin in return for advertising your Company on the side of
it.
For more information on the above please contact:
Paul Partridge, Environmental Services Manager, Telephone No
01376 332353 or e-mail -
paul.partridge@braintree.gov.uk