Bassetlaw District Council is looking at further ways to keep the district clean, attractive and welcoming for residents, businesses and visitors.
As part of a new ‘Binfrastructure Strategy’ the council is targeting littering and how to prevent it, through education, community engagement and enforcement and to make sure people are properly disposing of their waste.
It also includes plans to make sure the right bin is in the right place for the right reason, ensuring they are well located, accessible and fit for purpose.
Cllr Darrell Pulk said: “We know clean public spaces are fundamental to community pride, wellbeing and how safe people feel in their neighbourhoods.
“This strategy provides a clear approach on further ways to keep the district clean, attractive and welcoming through education, engagement, infrastructure, review and enforcement.”
Under the strategy, the anti-littering messaging will be strengthened to highlight the impact it has and everyone’s role in preventing it, while volunteers, community groups and businesses will be supported to take pride in their local areas and play an active role in keeping them clean.
A review of all litter bins to assess their usage, condition and location will also take place with plans to investigate the option of smart bins in key locations including technology signalling when they need to be emptied.
Finally, the council will continue its zero-tolerance approach on littering, flytipping and dog fouling making full use of enforcement powers such as fixed penalty notices and prosecutions where appropriate.
The ‘Binfrastructure’ Strategy has been backed by Cabinet members at a meeting held on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 and will now go to Full Council on Thursday 18th June 2026 for final approval.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, June 17, 2026