Blaby District Council

Summary

Litter in a public place is unsightly, dangerous to animals, and an offence. The average fine for littering is around £95, but can be up to £2,500. The council provides and maintains bins to try and prevent the depositing of litter in public places and arrange for the bins to be emptied on a regular basis.

Online forms

• Request litter bin

Further information

Litter ranges in size from a single sweep wrapper to a bag full of rubbish. The Environmental Protection Act of 1990 states that:

If a person drops, throws, deposits, or leaves anything that causes defacement in a public place, they are committing a littering offence.

Please always try to use a litter bin or take it home with you.

There are over 440 litter bins in Blaby District. Each bin is emptied twice a week.

Contact us

Officer / Team	Neighbourhood Services
Postal address	Blaby District Council Council Offices Desford Road Narborough Leicester LE19 2EP
E-mail address	environmental.health@blaby.gov.uk
Telephone	0116 272 7555
Fax	0116 272 7594

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This page was last updated on 10th December 2009