Waste and litterIn isolation, the act of dropping a piece of litter or dumping waste, whether it be a crisp packet, drinks can, chewing gum or cigarette end, appears insignificant in the context of environmental pollution. The collective issue of dropping litter and waste, however, is costing the taxpayer almost half a billion pounds annually to clean up. Even with this investment our public spaces are often still blighted with the problem. Below is a list of legislation relating to litter and waste, together with examples of best practice.Legislation definitions Abandoned carsAbandoned cars. Primary and secondary legislation. Civic amenity sitesCivic amenity sites. Primary and secondary legislation. Dog and other animal faecesPrimary, secondary legislation together with general guidance. Domestic waste collectionDomestic waste collection Fly-tippingFly-tipping. Primary and secondary legislation Litter and refuseLitter and refuse. Primary and secondary legispation and good practice Litter binsLitter bins Staining, detritus and chewing gumStaining, detritus and chewing gum Street cleansingStreet cleansing. Primary legislation and good practice Trade wasteTrade waste Trade waste containmentTrade waste containment Transportation of wastePrimary legislation relating to the transportation of waste |
