Street cleansing
Fareham Borough Council has a statutory duty under Section 89 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 to keep public land clear of litter and refuse and to keep relevant highways clean, so far as is reasonably practicable. The Council delivers street cleansing services having regard to the current Defra Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse, which emphasises maintaining appropriate standards of cleanliness through effective management of public spaces and highways.
Our Street Cleansing Service is responsible for:
- Cleaning streets, footways and public open spaces
- Emptying litter and dog waste bins
- Removing fly-tipped waste from Council-owned land
- Removing graffiti from Council-owned assets
- Clearing detritus, leaves and other material from highways and public spaces
- Collecting dead animals from the public highway
- Providing a chargeable bulky waste collection service for residents
Cleaning streets, footways and public spaces
The Council operates a borough-wide street cleansing service covering roads, footways, public open spaces, shopping areas, car parks, subways, footbridges, cemeteries and other public areas.
Cleansing activities are planned to reflect local needs, levels of use, seasonal demands and operational priorities. Busier areas, such as Fareham Town Centre, receive more intensive cleansing, whilst residential areas, footways and open spaces are maintained through a combination of planned cleansing routes and action in response to reported issues.
Our objective is to maintain clean and welcoming public spaces across the Borough and to target resources where they are most needed.
Leaf fall
Falling leaves can cause nuisance and may create slippery conditions on roads and footways.
The Council undertakes seasonal leaf clearance across the Borough and prioritises locations where accumulations affect safety, accessibility or drainage. If you believe an area has become hazardous due to leaf fall, please contact the Council and we will assess whether further action is required (report it).
Seafront cleansing
During the summer months, additional cleansing resources are deployed in seafront areas between the Lee-on-the-Solent boundary and Hill Head.
This work includes litter picking, bin emptying and cleansing of surrounding public spaces, car parks and foreshore areas.
Graffiti
The Council removes graffiti from Council-owned buildings, structures and street furniture (Report graffiti).
Offensive graffiti is prioritised for removal as quickly as possible. Other graffiti is removed according to operational priorities and available resources.
Subject to the completion of the appropriate consent form, the Council may also be able to assist with the removal of graffiti from privately owned domestic property.
More information on graffiti in the Borough can be found here.
Fly-tipping
Fly-tipping is the illegal deposit of waste on land and is an offence under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
The Council investigates reports of fly-tipping and removes waste from Council-owned land. Response times vary depending on the nature of the material, the location and any enforcement or health and safety considerations.
Fly-tipping should be reported as soon as possible (report fly-tipping).
More information on fly-tipping in the Borough can be found here.
Litter and dog waste bins
The Council maintains over 600 litter and dog waste bins across the Borough.
Bin servicing schedules vary according to location and levels of use. Bins in busy town centre and seafront locations may require multiple visits each day, whilst those in less heavily used areas are serviced less frequently.
Information about the provision of litter bins is available on our Q&A page.
Dead animals
The Council collects dead domestic and wild animals from the public highway and other land for which it is responsible (report it).
Incidents are prioritised according to location and risk. Where possible, the Council will endeavour to contact the owners of microchipped domestic animals.
Bulky waste collections
The Council provides a chargeable bulky waste collection service for domestic properties within the Borough.
The service is available for a range of household items, including furniture and large domestic appliances. Further details and booking information can be found on the bulky waste collection page.
Weeds
Responsibility for weed control on adopted public highways rests with Hampshire County Council as the Highway Authority. Further information is available on the Hampshire County Council website 
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Love Where You Live
Love Where You Live encourages residents, businesses, community groups and organisations to help keep Fareham clean, tidy and attractive.
Many volunteers already support their local communities by undertaking litter picks and beach cleans across the Borough. If you would like to get involved, please contact us and we can help connect you with existing groups or support you in establishing a new initiative.
Contact us
For further information about street cleansing services, please contact Customer Services:
Telephone: 01329 236100