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Litter

Medway Council picks up and disposes of over 5,000 tonnes of litter each year from its streets.

From April 2010 - 2011, 1525 tonnes of litter were picked up from the streets and 3252 tonnes of fly tipping was cleared up.  On one community clear-up, over 30 tonnes of rubbish was collected.

From April 2010 - 2011, over 80 community/litter picks were carried out.

Any person who is witnessed intentionally dropping, throwing or leaving rubbish, can be issued a Fixed Penalty Notice for £80 or, if prosecuted, face a fine up to £2,500. 

The council has a duty to clear litter from land for which it is responsible. If the land is private, the council may use statutory legislation to force the landowner to clear away any rubbish and litter under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 which extends the litter laws to include private land, open to the air.

There are about 1,500 litter and dog bins that are strategically placed throughout Medway.

The council will endeavour to get any syringes collected and disposed of by the end of the working day  if reported by 4.00pm. Please contact Customer First if you notice one in the street.

If you would like to report a full or damaged litter or dog bin or request a new bin, please use the contact details below or complete this online form.  

If you want to organise or take part in a community clear-up and need help from the council, please get in touch using the number below.

 

For more information contact Customer First by telephone: 01634 333333 or by email: customer.first@medway.gov.uk

Write to: Customer First, Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TR

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