Litter and litter bins

The most common items are sweet wrappers, cigarettes and cigarette butts. Discarded chewing gum is also classed as litter. Small quantities (less than a bag of rubbish) are classed as litter and larger quantities are classed as fly-tipping.

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council has a duty to clear litter from public places such as streets and pavements.

If you notice a specific problem and would like to report this to us, please complete our online reporting form.

To report a litter problem, tell us:

• What litter needs clearing up
• Location:
  • Exact location (park or open space, car park, street name and nearest landmark, village)
  • What3words location - You have the option of providing a What3words location (what3words.com)
• Your contact details (optional)
• Photograph (optional)

Report a litter problem

Alternatively, you can telephone our help line on 01455 238141.

Further information:

• More about litter

Report other litter problems:

• Litter bins and dog waste bins
• Litter dropped from a vehicle

You may also be interested in:

• Volunteer as a litter picker