Litter
Litter is not only unsightly it also represents a
possible threat to human health and can have serious detrimental
effects on the environment and wildlife.
Bromsgrove District Council have a responsibility to clean up
litter in public places, but everyone within the local community
has a personal responsibility not to drop litter in the first
place. Dropping litter is illegal, punishable in the courts by a
fine of up to £2,500.
What does the Council do to tackle the issue of litter?
- Provide litter bins in public spaces
- Organise litter awareness campaigns through community groups
and through local schools
- Provide local community groups / schools with litter pickers to
carry out litter picks within their area.
- Have our own team of litter collection operatives.
What can you do?
- Do not drop litter
- Make use of the litter bins throughout the district
- Help to keep your area tidy
- Take part in anti-litter campaigns
- Take part in local litter picks
To report a litter offence please contact Bromsgrove District
Council Customer
Services department.
For further information on litter campaigns please
visit Keep Britain
Tidy website. (This is the former Keep Britain Tidy
Group)
Working towards a cleaner environment and a brighter
future.