Litter and street litter bins

Litter in a public place is unsightly, dangerous to animals, and an offence. The average fine for littering is around £95, but can be up to £2,500.

Always try to use a litter bin or take your litter home. The Environmental Protection Act 1990 states that if a person drops, throws, deposits, or leaves anything that causes defacement in a public place, they are committing a littering offence.

Street litter bins

Lewisham Council looks after the street litter bins in the borough. To request a litter bin at a new location or report a problem with a litter bin:

• call our Envirocall line on 020 8314 7171
• or report it online at the Love Lewisham website