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 rural parishes are often provided by the Parish Council.
Initial requests for litter bins should therefore be
made to them in the first instance.
Who do I contact?
Requests can be made by
calling our Customer Service Centre on 01376 552525 or email
csc@braintree.gov.uk
What do I do if I see a litter bin that has been damaged
or vandalised? Please call our Customer Service
Centre on 01376 552525.
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 Service Centre on
01376 552525 or email
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 New Years
Day. All other litter bins are emptied according to how
frequently they are used. In general, all bins are
emptied at least once a week. In most of our rural
areas, the Parish Councils are responsible for emptying the litter
bins with dog bins being emptied by us.
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 our Customer Service Centre on 01376 552525 or
email csc@braintree.gov.uk