Dropping litter, including cigarette ends and chewing gum, is anti-social and against the law.
If you are spotted littering by an officer, you will be issued immediately with a Fixed Penalty Notice of £500. You can also face court action with a maximum fine of £2,500.
If you witness someone dropping litter, you are happy to provide a statement and the person can be identified (such as the wearing of uniform, working in a shop or going into their property), you can report this to us and we can investigate.
We can also investigate if you see litter being dropped or thrown from a vehicle. You will need the number plate of the car and be willing to provide a statement.
So that we can deal with your report as quickly as possible, please make sure you provide us with the following information when making your report:
- Details of the incident including a description of the individual and item dropped. If it was from a moving vehicle, the vehicle number plate
- The date and time of the incident
- Where the incident took place
- any evidence you have such as photos or videos
Report a littering offence through our online form:
Report littering
If your query relates to litter bins, you can report overflowing or damaged litter bins by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the details or you can report it online here: Wychavon Litter/Dog Poo Bin Report It Form
Litter picking
View our Adopt a Street scheme page if you're interested in setting up a litter pick.
