South Cambridgeshire District Council is making it simpler for residents to help keep streets clean, thanks to new QR code stickers being rolled out across Council-maintained litter and dog waste bins.
Each bin that the Council is responsible for will now display a new sticker featuring a QR code.
Residents can simply scan the QR code with their smartphone to instantly report issues, like full bins, directly through the website. For those without a smartphone, the sticker also provides a phone number for quick and easy reporting.
This initiative is part of the Council’s ongoing commitment to enhancing street care services and making it easier for residents to report issues quickly and conveniently.
Cllr Natalie Warren-Green, Lead Cabinet Member for Environment, said: "We’re pleased to introduce our new QR code stickers making it faster and simpler than ever to report a full bin. Just scan or call, and we’ll take care of the rest. It’s another big step in making our street care service quicker, smarter, and even more connected to our residents. And with our new website tools, it’s easy to check exactly when bins are emptied, and sweepers are due - it’s never been easier to stay informed and keep our communities clean.”
Any bins without a Council sticker are managed by a different organisation. In these cases:
- Parish Councils are usually responsible for bins on village greens and public spaces.
- Housing development management companies are often responsible for bins within private developments.
- If you spot a bin without a Council sticker and it needs attention, then it’s recommended to contact the relevant Parish Council or management company directly.
The District Council's Street Care and Cleaning service operates a zonal system, dividing the district into five zones. Each zone has a team of two operatives and two vans. The teams follow a regular schedule for street cleaning and emptying community litter and dog waste bins. To find out when the mechanical street sweeper is next scheduled for your village, or when your litter and dog waste bins will be emptied, visit the website.
Alternatively, use the new localisation feature on the website homepage. Simply enter your postcode to see personalised information about your area - making it even easier to stay informed.
- Residents can also report full bins and request new litter or dog waste bins via the website. Every report helps keep the district’s streets, parks, and public spaces clean, safe, and enjoyable for everyone.
- Alternatively, residents can call 01954 71300.