Early bin collections

Due to the predicted high temperatures, from Tuesday 23 June until Friday 26 June, please present your bin by 6am if it is your collection day.

Drains - who is responsible

Pumping stations and septic tanks

Pumping stations

Privately owned pumping stations (if they met the necessary adoption criteria) were adopted by sewerage/water companies on 1 October 2016.

More information: Severn Trent Water (stwater.co.uk) 

Septic tanks/cesspits

Such sewerage systems remain the responsibility of property owners. More information about septic tanks and small sewage discharges (GOV.UK)

Last updated: 22/04/2026 13:32