Services we provide

Dealing with fly tipping, graffiti, litter and more

Dealing with Graffiti

Special cleaning teams take swift action to prevent the build up of graffiti. Squads have the latest high tech equipment to deal with the problem. Any racist, sectarian or obscene graffiti is prioritised and removed as quickly as possible.

In certain circumstances, our teams will remove graffiti from private property but the owner must sign a disclaimer in advance as we cannot be held responsible for any damage to walls caused by high pressure sprays or cleaning agents.

A StreetScape Officer will assess the work involved and determine if a charge is applicable.

To report graffiti - call 0845 277 7000.

For this service individual requests are assessed and in some instances, a charge may apply.

Dealing with Litter

Stirling Council`s residents have made it clear that they want to put a stop to litter, with litter featuring as a prime concern of the Citizen's Panel.

Our special hit squads of litter pickers & street sweepers operate seven days a week, targeting town centres, neighbourhood centres and main thoroughfares.

The hard work on the ground is backed up by many education and litter campaigns - aimed at winning hearts and minds in the battle against litter. We also carry out enforcement, issuing £50 fixed penalties to ensure the message is clear that dropping litter is against the law, carries a fine and it won`t be tolerated.

Litter removal can be dependant on whether the Council own or maintain the area. To report litter, please call 0845 277 7000, or complete the on line service request screen, via the internet front page, giving as many details as you can.

Disposal of Syringes

If you use syringes, your pharmacist or surgery will be able to provide a special container for sharps so you can dispose of them safely and there are needle exchange facilities at a number of chemists.

If you find a syringe lying in a public area, please don't touch it - let us know immediately.

Please contact 0845 277 7000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our Service level agreement is to remove a discarded syringe from a public area within 4 hours.

Fly-Tipping

It costs the tax payer £11 million a year to clear up rubbish left around the countryside by fly-tippers - 73% of which is dumped by householders.

This behaviour is entirely unnecessary. Stirling Council provides three civic amenity sites where householders can take unwanted goods free of charge and we will collect bulky items for disposal from people's homes, at a small charge. As an added bonus, a high proportion of the material left at civic amenity sites is now recycled. For more information on this, or if you witness any fly-tipping please call the 0845 277 7000, or your local Police. Alternatively, you can call the National Campaign against the Dumb Dumpers on: 08452 304090.

Stirling Council has four civic amenity sites, Lower Polmaise (A905 Fallin), Balfron (Dunkeld Court), Callander (Lagrannoch Depot) and Killin (Car Park, Old Station).

Civic Amenities opening times.

Related Sites

Dumb Dumpers
National Campaign website against fly-tipping.

Keep Scotland Beautiful
Keep Scotland Beautiful is an environmental charity which aims to achieve litter-free and sustainable environments.

Your Questions

Who do I contact about drainage/water problems on open spaces?

If the problem is on a council owned area, we will investigate the situation and where appropriate schedule works to rectify the problem. If you are concerned about drainage, complete the online service request form or ontact Us with the details.

Who do I contact about dangerous or offensive litter on Paths or Open Spaces?

Needles
Glass
Dog Fouling

These are priority services that we will deal with as quickly as possible. Please Contact Us with the details or complete the online service request form

What will happen to my query or complaint about litter in the street?

We will arrange for the query or complaint to be investigated, and suitable action taken.

Are biodegradable things like apple cores, banana skins or orange peel, or breadcrumbs that birds can eat, considered to be litter?

Yes, litter is waste, created by humans, which is in the wrong place (in other words, left lying around in a public place), so biodegradable things and breadcrumbs are also considered to be litter and you can be prosecuted for dropping them in a public place.

Can I be prosecuted if my child drops litter and I don't pick it up?

Yes, you can be prosecuted if your child drops litter and you do not pick it up.

Is it a crime to drop litter?

Yes, it is a crime to drop litter. You can be fined £50 for each incidence of dropping litter, no matter what type or how small it is.

What is the most common litter?

The most commonly found litter is litter from smoking, drinks, sweets and crisps and fast food.

What is the penalty for dropping litter?

You can get an on the spot fine of £50 for littering, but if the case goes to court, you could be liable to pay up to £2,500.

Is it illegal to drop a cigarette butt?

The act of dropping and discarding a cigarette end in a public place is littering and if you are responsible you will be guilty of an offence and liable to pay a £50 fine.

Is it a crime to drop litter?

Yes, it is a crime to drop litter. You can be fined £100 for each incidence of dropping litter, no matter what type or how small it is.