Litter is an eyesore, it’s expensive to clean up, it can cause public health problems and is harmful to the environment.

Littering is also a criminal offence. If caught, you face an £80 Fixed Penalty Notice.

We have public bins in communities across North Lanarkshire which take all kinds of litter, including bagged dog waste.

If there’s not a bin handy when you’re out and about, take your litter home and put it in your household bin.

We have recently installed new large-capacity bins across communities and they are being monitored to ensure they are emptied frequently enough. If you have concerns about a litter bin, please report it: