Refuse - litter - removal
We are responsible for ensuring the borough is kept as
clean as possible. If you wish to report a litter problem or
require any further information please contact our
helpline.
Enforcement Officers are patrolling the
borough and will issue on the spot notices to anyone found
littering. If you are caught dropping litter you could be issued
with a £75 fixed penalty notice.
What is litter?
We all know what litter is, it is that little
bit of rubbish, cigarette ends, crisp packets, chewing gum and
drink containers which are carelessly dropped on our streets.
It is a problem because
- It is expensive to remove –
it costs taxpayers and Rochdale Borough Council thousands of pounds
each year to keep our streets free of litter.
- It is unsightly – litter is
a sign of a neglected neighbourhood and is associated with
increased levels of crime and the fear of crime. Litter also
discourages investment and new businesses from moving into the
area.
- It is unsafe – food litter
attracts vermin such as rats, flies and other disease carrying
pests such as pigeons. As well as being
unhygienic litter can be dangerous and broken glass and other
rubbish can cause injury.
Don't drop it
The simple message is ‘bin it’. There
is no need to drop litter. If there is not a litter bin
nearby, wait until you get to the nearest one or keep your rubbish
with you until you get home and can dispose of it properly.