Dog Waste Bins
Melton Borough Council are responsible for the provision,
installation, maintenance and emptying of Dog Waste bins within
Melton Mowbray Town, and also for the emptying of Dog Waste Bins in
the Borough.
How often do the dog waste bins get
emptied?
Dog Waste bins are emptied once a week in Melton Mowbray town, and
twice a week elsewhere in the Borough.
What day is the dog waste bin emptied?
The Dog Waste Bins are emptied on the same day as the black wheeled
bin collection and within 48 hours of the brown wheeled bin
collection
Who installs the dog waste bins?
Melton Borough Council installs the bins in
Melton Mowbray. Parish Councils install the bins in villages.
What should I do if I see that a bin needs
emptying?
If you see a dog waste bin which needs to be emptied, please
contact Customer Services at Melton Borough Council by calling
(01664) 502502. Please give as much information as possible
regarding the location of the bin. On receiving advice that a bin
needs to be emptied Melton Borough Council will first check the
emptying schedule for the area where the bin is located. If the bin
is due to be emptied the next day no further action will be taken.
Should the due date not be the next day the contractor concerned
will be requested to empty the bin.
What should I do if I see that a bin has been
damaged?
If you see a dog waste bin which has been vandalised
or damaged, please contact Customer Services at Melton Borough
Council using the number above. Please give as much information as
possible regarding the location of the bin. On receiving advice
that a bin has been damaged, or requires cleaning, Melton Borough
Council will arrange for a Waste Management Inspector to visit and
inspect the bin. Should it be considered necessary, arrangements
will be made to have the bin repaired or cleaned.
Littering
The
Environmental Protection Act 1990 says that if a person drops,
throws, deposits or leaves anything that causes the defacement in a
public place, they are committing a littering offence. The average
fine for littering is £95 and can be as high as £2500.
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