Watford Borough Council

• Clean all areas to the relevant standards
• Cleanse roads, the town centre, footpaths and car parks using litter pickers and sweepers
• Investigate instances of fly tipping (illegally dumped articles) and where possible take legal action against offenders
• Where possible, remove fly tips within 1 working day of notification. However, very large accumulations of fly tipping that require investigation by a Waste Enforcement Officer may take longer.
• Remove fallen leaves from known problem areas during autumn and winter
• Remove dog fouling, clean and empty dog bins on a regular basis
• Provide and maintain street litter bins, emptying them before they become full
• Respond to emergencies e.g. diesel/oil spillages, traffic accident debris etc.
• Remove fly posting
• Remove graffiti from Council/private property - racist/offensive within 1 working day; other on a rolling programme of works
• Support locality groups within Watford and help with your locally organised clean-ups
• Provide community clean up kits
• Remove abandoned vehicles

How can you help?

• If you are experiencing cleansing problems in your area please let us know. We want you to report your concerns to us
• If you see any fly tipping please let us know that too. Please try and take the number of any vehicle involved. This could help us trace the offender
• Please dispose of your litter, rubbish and dog fouling responsibly, using the facilities provided
• If there is no litter bin in the area, please take your litter home with you
• Wrap up your chewing gum and put it in a bin or take it home
• Please do not "fly post" - it's untidy and illegal
• Please do not park where you want us to clean
• Set a good example to others, particularly children; show and teach them good habits for life; please use all the facilities available to you and take the initiative yourself
• Help us to help you keep Watford tidy.

If you have any queries or would like to report a problem relating to the street cleansing service, you should contact us on 01923 235946 or use the email address at the bottom of the page.