Bonfires, rubbish and pests

Bonfires

You can occasionally burn household waste in a metal incinerator, but bonfires are not permitted as stated in your tenancy agreement. Bonfires pose a fire safety risk and can cause distress to those exposed to it.

Household waste

You and any member of your household must not allow a build-up of personal property, rubbish or other items in the property or garden that:

• causes or is likely to cause damage or deterioration to the property, or
• poses a health or fire risk, or
• prevents safe access to or exit from your property.

Visit our recycling, rubbish and garden waste pages for further information, including disposing of bulky items and collection days. We can provide assistance if you are disabled or elderly and have difficulty in putting your bins out for collection, please contact us for support.

Pest control

We offer a pest control service to treat pests for SHDC tenants if they are within the structure of your home. If you find a wasp nest or any other infestation inside your property or in a communal area please contact us to assess the situation and give advice regarding treatment.

Advice for all other residents is available at Pest control - South Holland District Council (sholland.gov.uk)