Introduction
Use this page to get help with a build-up of waste on a nearby property that is:
- a nuisance
- likely to encourage rodents
- likely to present a health risk
Rubbish which may cause a statutory nuisance includes items which could cause risk to health or a nuisance to neighbouring properties.
For example:
- an accumulation of refuse sacks containing food waste in your neighbour’s garden which gives rise to unpleasant odours and flies.
- rotting food or materials which may attract rats or other vermin
- rubbish which may provide a habitat for rats and mice
We will not investigate an eyesore or overgrown gardens.
We have dedicated pages for reporting fly-tipping and litter. Fly-tipping is the illegal deposit of waste onto land.
What to do if you see an accumulation of waste
The people responsible for the accumulation may not know that they are causing a problem.
Get in contact with them before reporting the issue to us. This way you can resolve the matter quickly and maintain a good relationship.
If you don’t feel comfortable speaking to the individual or business, use this letter template to help you.
Keep a copy of your letter and start recording any events that affect you or that you feel are a cause for concern.
What if the waste is still not removed
If the person or business hasn’t responded to your requests, report the waste by using the button below.
We will get in contact with the people responsible for the waste nuisance.