Advice & Reporting
What you can do to help keep Cornwall clean
At Clean Cornwall, we are committed to providing clear guidance and reliable information to help individuals and businesses maintain the local environment:
Always take your rubbish home (or use proper bins), never leave it behind
Carry a bag (or two) for your litter / recyclables
Bag dog waste and dispose of it responsibly
Don’t put your own household waste into public bins (they overflow)
If you hire a tradesperson, ensure they are a licensed waste carrier and request a receipt
When using a skip, cover it and ensure the operator is valid / permitted
Be cautious of unverified waste removal offers (door-to-door, social media)
If you spot litter or dumping, report it (see below)
What you can do to help keep Cornwall clean
Always take your rubbish home (or use proper bins), never leave it behind
Carry a bag (or two) for your litter / recyclables
Bag dog waste and dispose of it responsibly
Don’t put your own household waste into public bins (they overflow)
If you hire a tradesperson, ensure they are a licensed waste carrier and request a receipt
When using a skip, cover it and ensure the operator is valid / permitted
Be cautious of unverified waste removal offers (door-to-door, social media)
If you spot litter or dumping, report it (see below)
Who to Report To
When you see littering, dog fouling, or fly tipping, your report can help local authorities or landowners respond quickly and gather evidence. Below is a guide on where and what you can report.
On public land/highways/street/beach report to your local council
On private land - the landowner is usually responsible, but you can still alert authorities
On major roads - report to National Highways or the authority responsible for that road
Where to Recycle
Household waste and recycling centres: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling-and-waste/household-waste-and-recycling-centres/visiting-the-household-waste-and-recycling-centres/
Recycling waste electricals and batteries: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling-and-waste/recycling/waste-electrical-and-electronic-equipment-including-battery-recycling/
Cornwall Repair Café Network: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling-and-waste/recycling/repair-cafes/
Where to Report
Report a beach that needs cleaning: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling-and-waste/street-cleaning/beach-cleaning/
Report a street that needs cleaning: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling-and-waste/street-cleaning/
Report fly tipping: larger items or bulk waste (e.g. fridges, tyres, large-scale dumping) https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling-and-waste/street-cleaning/fly-tipping/
Report a full litter or dog waste bin: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling-and-waste/street-cleaning/report-an-issue-with-a-litter-bin/
Report a dog owner for allowing their dog to foul in a public area: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/animal-welfare-and-enforcement/report-dog-owner/
Report, view, or discuss local problems (like graffiti, fly tipping, broken paving slabs, or street lighting): https://www.fixmystreet.com