Graffiti
We will remove racist or obscene graffiti by the end of the next working day. Other graffiti will be removed as resources allow.
To report a graffiti incident to Epsom & Ewell use our online form or telephone 01372 732000.
Litter and street cleansing
We are responsible for removing litter. We have a team of 12 operatives who use 4 vehicles. We operate 7 days a week. Major roads and town centres are cleansed at least 3 times per week. Other areas are swept and litter picked as required or on request.
We do not sweep private forecourts, private roads or unadopted roads.
Please use this form for other cleansing issues such as chemical spillage, medical waste, dog fouling, leaves etc.
To report a litter/cleansing incident to us
use our online form or phone 01372 732000.
Fly posting
We will remove fly posting from Council owned property within 2 working days.
To report a fly posting incident to Epsom & Ewell use our online form or telephone 01372 732000.
Where practical we will clear flytips within 3 working days.
Fly tipping
Where practical we will clear flytips within 3 working days.
To report a fly tipping incident to Epsom & Ewell use our online form or telephone 01372 732000.
Fly tipping on private land
If the person responsible for the flytip, or the owner of the refuse, cannot be identified the refuse becomes the responsibility of the owner(s) of the land.
Private land includes unadopted alleyways which are the joint responsibility of the owners of all properties with direct access onto the alleyway.
If there is an environmental health nuisance, statutory Environmental Health notices can be served on the owner(s) of the land or refuse.
The penalties for flytipping
Flytipping is illegal. Offenders can be:
- Fined up to £20,000 or receive 6 months' imprisonment
- Fined an unlimited amount if the case goes to the County Court and face up to 2 years' imprisonment (up to 5 years' for hazardous waste).