“I see litter as part of a long continuum of anti-social behaviour”
Bill Bryson
Essellar has many years’ experience of managing litter and associated street cleansing problems.
Most organisations where people gather for work, learning or recreation will encounter problems with litter. The management of litter and associated problems can be frustrating.
As well as the problems associated with managing litter on all sites, certain specified organisations with land under their control are subject to the requirements of the Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse (CoPLR) under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. These “Duty Bodies” are charged with the responsibility of keeping land under their control in a condition which ensures that the land complies with the requirements of the Code of Practice on(CoPLR) at all times.
Whatever type of organisation, managing litter is not an easy task.
Many elements require consideration and include, amongst others the following:
- Compliance with legislation
- Managing complaints
- Enforcement
- Publicity
- Education
- Managing smoking-related litter
- Costs to the organisation
- Benefits to the organisation of good practice
Essellar can offer assistance in devising and preparing Litter Management Plans to help a wide range of organisations manage their litter problems. Specialist advice is available to “Duty Bodies” who have specific responsibilities under the legislation.
If you would like to discuss ways in which Essellar can help your organisation, please contact us using the enquiry form.
