How do I report an incident of fly-tipping?
Please contact Waste Management Services on 01284 757316 or 757320 and report the time and place of the incident. Alternatively, email waste.management@stedsbc.gov.uk
How do I report a litter bin that needs emptying?
Please contact Waste Management Services on 01284 757316 or 757320 and report the time and place of the incident. Alternatively, email waste.management@stedsbc.gov.uk
Does the council respond to vandalism?
The council will attend to vandlised sites which are either council owned or, by virtue of their position, pose a hazard to the public. The initial response will be to make the site safe. If you witness acts of vandalism you should also report the incident to the Police.
Please contact Waste Management Services on 01284 757316 or 757320 and report the time and place of the incident. Alternatively, email: waste.management@stedsbc.gov.uk
Does the council clear away litter following the street markets in Bury St Edmunds and Haverhill?
The council does provide a litter clearance service following the street markets which are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays in Bury St Edmunds and Fridays and Saturdays in Haverhill. For more information on this service please contact Waste Management Services on 01284 757316 or 757320 or email waste.management@stedsbc.gov.uk
How do I report incidents of graffiti?
Please contact Waste Management Services on 01284 757316 or 757320 and report the time and place of the incident. Alternatively, email waste.management@stedsbc.gov.uk
Does the council deal the clearance of animal faeces?
Yes. If you are aware of any fouling by animals please contact Waste Management Services on 01284 757316 or 757320 and report the time and place of the incident. Alternatively, email waste.management@stedsbc.gov.uk
Who is responsible for the removal of dead animals from the highway?
Please contact Waste Management Services on 01284 757316 or 757320 and report the time and place of the incident. Alternatively, email waste.management@stedsbc.gov.uk
Does the council clear spillages on the highway?
Yes. Spillages from road vehicles can be cleared by the council. Please contact the engineering services on 01284 757319 or email waste.management@stedsbc.gov.uk If the event occurs out of hours, telephone 01284 763252
Does the council offer a service to remove end-of-life vehicles?
Yes. The council can assist with disposal of cars which are at the end of their life. There is a charge for this disposal. Please contact the Abandoned Vehicles Officer on 01284 757325 to enquire about, or to arrange for a collection. Alternatively email waste.management@stedsbc.gov.uk
How do I report an abandoned vehicle?
Please contact the Abandoned Vehicles Officer on 01284 757325 and report the vehicle type, registration number and exact location, or email: waste.management@stedsbc.gov.uk
What is the procedure for removing syringes?
If you see any discarded syringes make no attempt to touch them. Please contact Waste Management Services on 01284 757316 or 757320 and report the time and place of the incident. Alternatively, email waste.management@stedsbc.gov.uk
Does the council provide composters to enable home composting as an alternative to using the brown bin collection scheme?
The council does not provide home composters but can put you in touch with a supplier who can offer them on a 60 day free trial. For more information contact the Research and Development section on 01284 757457 or email waste.management@stedsbc.gov.uk
Do you have a question which is not covered above?
If so please email: waste.management@stedsbc.gov.uk
