We are responsible for keeping the area clean and free of litter.
We clean town centres continuously and the roads are cleaned once every 8 to 12 weeks. If you feel there is an area that needs extra service, please let us know and we will check it out.
Please note that we are unable to use mechanical sweepers on block paved areas. This is because blocks can be sucked into the machines which causes damage to the sweeper and pavements. If block paved areas need sweeping, please let us know to request a manual sweeper.
Please report excessive litter:
North Lincolnshire is once again taking part in the Great British Spring Clean between 25 March and 10 April and Litter Heroes are being called on to take part to make the local environment cleaner and greener.
The council is backing the UK’s largest mass-action environmental campaign again this year to encourage people to get outdoors, get active and help clear up rubbish blighting our area.
Local people, community groups, charities, clubs, businesses and town and parish councils in North Lincolnshire are being called on to join the growing army of Litter Heroes who have had enough of other people’s rubbish and want to help take action against it.
If you would like to get involved in the big clean up, email neighbourhoodservices@northlincs.gov.uk or call 01724 297000. The council can offer support including providing litter picking equipment and removing the rubbish you collect.
To join the Litter Heroes for this year’s Great British Spring Clean, register at www.keepbritaintidy.org. This will ensure that all clean-ups in North Lincolnshire are recognised and are shown on the map along with others taking place up and down the country. You will also be able to download a guide and get advice and tips.
Share your litter picks using the hashtag #BigBagChallenge
We will clear away syringes or needles within one day of being reported.
Please report syringes and needles using the online form:
In most public places it is an offence for anyone in charge of a dog to fail to clean up after it when it fouls. The offence carries a maximum fine of £1,000.
Dog mess will be cleared from hard surfaces only, and we aim to remove it within five working days from being reported.
Please report incidences of dog fouling:
We will:
Please report overflowing or damaged dog or litter bins using the online form:
We will undertake regular cuts on grass verges, dependant on grass growth and weather conditions. If you notice a grass verge that is not cut regularly or is overgrown, please report it and we will respond within 28 days.
We operate a weed maintenance programme in May and October every year, weather permitting. This may involve spraying.
Please report grass verges that are not cut regularly and incidences of excessive weeds using the online form
We will collect dead animals from public roads only, within two days of being reported.
All dead animals – whether domestic or wild – will be disposed of. However, we keep a descriptive log for collected cats and dogs to allow for their identification and they are stored in appropriate conditions for a minimum period of one week, should the owner be traced and wishes to collect. Please contact Neighbourhood Services on customerservice@northlincs.gov.uk.
Please report dead animals that need removing using the online form:
Please contact our Customer Contact Centre for more information.
We work hard to keep the area clean and free of litter. We actively encourage communities to arrange voluntary litter picks.
If you would like to organise a voluntary litter pick event in your area please read and sign the Guidance for Voluntary Litter Picking [PDF, 394Kb] even if you do not wish to borrow any equipment.
How to arrange:
Customer Contact Centre:
customerservice@northlincs.gov.uk
01724 297000
Highways and Community Services
8-9 Billet Lane
Scunthorpe
North Lincolnshire
DN15 9YH
Monday to Thursday: 8.30am to 5pm
Friday: 8.30am to 4.30pm