Recycling, waste and environment

Refuse and recycling

Visit the Rubbish, waste and recycling sections for collection details, information and online forms for reporting problems and requesting services.

Environmental Health

• Pollution control - visit the air quality monitoring page for current pollution levels.
• Food safety
• Health and safety at work
• Pest control
• Animal welfare licensing
• Dog warden  
• Drainage
• Energy efficiency

To develop a career in Environmental Health you need to undertake an accredited course that is recognised by the Environmental Health Officers' Registration Board, together with a 48-week work experience placement. Local Authorities may run appropriate courses and offer placement to students. For information visit the website for the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.