A Section 46 Notice is a legal notice issued under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. It sets out how residents must present their household recycling and waste for collection.
You may receive a Section 46 Notice if:
- waste is presented incorrectly (for example, wrong bags or bins),
- waste is left out at the wrong time or in the wrong place, or
- the waste causes a nuisance or negatively affects the local environment.
If you have received a notice, your property has been identified as not complying with waste presentation requirements. This could be due to a complaint or evidence gathered by our officers.
What to do if you have received a notice
Please read the instructions provided in the letter you received. It will tell you:
- which containers to use for each type of waste,
- when and where to place your waste out for collection, and
- what to do if your waste is not collected.
If you do not comply with the notice, you may get a £150 fine (Fixed Penalty Notice).
