STREET CLEANSING
- The amount of rubbish dropped on our streets has increased by 500% since the 1960s
- Food and takeaway litter has increased the UK rat population to 60 million!
- Fly-tipping is a crime and fly-tippers will be prosecuted with fines of up to £20,000.
If you witness fly-tipping please report this to Horsham District Council on 01403 733144 or the Environment Agency using their 24-hour hotline 0800 807060
Highway Sweeping
Environmental Operational Services carries out highway sweeping on behalf of West Sussex County Council using two Scarab Magnums.
The sweeping programme is based on a 55 day cycle which sees all adopted roads with kerbs being swept with in this time frame.
Litter bin emptying
Environmental Operational Services provides litter bin emptying across this district on scheduled collection days.
Dog Waste bin emptying
Environmental Operational Services provides dog waste removal from bins strategically placed to provide adequate disposal points for our customers. This service sees multiple collections from large recreational areas and once a week emptying from outlying areas.
Town centre Cleansing
The award winning town centre is maintained by a team dedicated to providing a clean and enjoyable environment for residents and visitors alike. The team consists of 5 members who look after the street scene from 06:00 to 18:00 providing Horsham with a town centre to be proud of.