Street cleansing
Street cleansing includes:
- cleansing pavements and kerbside channels
- cleansing surface water drainage gullies
- washing the pavements beneath bridges
- emptying litter bins
- removal of dog fouling
- removal of dead animals
- removal of fallen leaves
- weed control
You can report a problem with street cleansing or the condition of streets and pavements by contacting us using the details below.
Standards of street cleansing
We use several methods to keep our streets clean, from street cleaners with barrows to large mechanical sweeping machines. Our officers check that we meet the standards for cleanliness prescribed by the law.
The Environmental Protection Act 1990 Part IV brought in a code of practice that sets cleanliness standards for streets and land, depending on location and usage. This has been strengthened by the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005.
How you can help
If you are concerned about the cleansing of your area and would like to help us to keep your streets clean, you may be interested in becoming a Street Champion.
Contact Details
- Contact name
- Street Cleansing
- Telephone
- 020 8726 6200
- SMS
- Text "ENV" to 60660
- streetscene@croydon.gov.uk
