Our new community toolkits have tips on how you can help keep illegally dumped rubbish, dog mess, graffiti and litter at bay in Camden.

• Clean Camden - Dumped rubbish toolkit [PDF]
• Clean Camden - Dog mess toolkit [PDF]
• Clean Camden - Graffiti toolkit [PDF]
• Clean Camden - Litter toolkit [PDF]

We wanted to take stronger action against those who commit environmental crimes affecting Camden's street scene. 

The fine for littering - including the dropping of cigarette butts - has now been raised to £100. 

From Monday 1 April 2019 the cost of fines for the illegal dumping of rubbish and business waste increased. 

• fly-tipping maximum penalty increased to £400 (discounted to £200 if paid early)
• business waste - 'failure to comply with a waste receptacle notice' penalty increased to £110  (discounted to £80 if paid early)

Find out more about the decision to increase these charges

We work with our partner Veolia to support safe community litter picks.

Whether taking part by yourself or in a group, please make sure you follow public health guidelines (hands, face and space) to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, including:

• Groups of no more than 30 – and please stay 2 metres away from anyone outside your household or support bubble, including people on the litter pick and others in the area. 
• Use hand sanitiser regularly while you’re out, and wash your hands before and after the litter pick.
• Wear a face covering in busy outdoor public spaces where it’s not possible to keep socially distanced from others. 

• Get a free rapid lateral flow test (for people without symptoms) beforehand to check you’re COVID-free – find out about free rapid lateral flow tests in Camden.

Request litter picking equipment from Veolia