Environment, ASB & nuisance FAQs

There is no formal definition of litter but in practice, litter is most commonly assumed to include materials often associated with smoking, eating and drinking that are discarded and left by members of the public who do not use the proper receptacles such as litter bins.

Dropping or depositing litter on any land in the open air is an offence under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 section 87 and offenders can face fines and prosecution for littering;  see here for fees & charges

You can report littering to environmental.protection@torridge.gov.uk 

We would ask all residents and visitors to our District:

• Do not drop litter - use a street litter bin for items such as wrappers, unwanted food, and food and drink containers. If there is not a street litter bin nearby , please take it home with you. If you are witnessed littering you will be fined and possibly prosecuted.
• Please do not place your domestic waste or recycling, or commercial waste, out for collection until early on the morning of your collection day. (Or as late as possible on the evening before your collection day)