Litter

Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, it is an offence to drop litter in any public place. The removal of litter is the responsibility of the District Councils. To report problems please contact the District Councils through their appropriate website:

Chester-le-Street District Council - Litter
Derwentside District Council - Street Litter Bins
Sedgefield District Council - Street Care
Teesdale District Council - Street Care
Wear Valley District Council - Road Sweeping
Easington District Council - Road Sweeping
Durham City Council - Street Litter

Further Information

Fly tipping
Combat local litter problems

For any other problems contact the Highways Action Line.