Rubbish problems in Burngreave

Story: Douglas Johnson

Local resident John Mellor has reported delays in the time the council takes to respond to reports of fly-tipping in the streets around Scott Road.

Streetforce staff – who act on reports of fly-tipping and graffiti – are now employed by private contractor Amey, as part of the outsourcing of the roads maintenance scheme. With the cuts in public services, residents have noticed the arrangements for keeping the streets clean have deteriorated.

Residents still need to report fly-tipping if it is to be cleared up. Amey have confirmed the following standards for responding to enquiries;

Roads like Barnsley Road, Burngreave Road, Firth Park Road, Owler Lane and Spital Hill are ‘gateway routes’ and are cleaned a minimum of once every two weeks.

Side roads are cleaned at least every 13 weeks but Amey will provide additional cleaning when there is a report of litter. Main shopping areas get daily street cleaning; smaller shopping sites such as Page Hall Road, Owler Lane and Lyons Street are cleaned at least twice a week. Areas around schools are cleaned weekly during term time.

Amey will respond to complaints of littering. They normally deal with flytipping within one day, except where specialist removal is needed, for instance with hazardous waste. In these cases, they make is safe within one day and remove it within 5 working days. Graffiti should be dealt with in 5 working days but offensive graffiti will be removed within one day. Around 40 sites in Burngreave are checked for fly-tipping at least every two weeks. It is important for residents to report fly-tipping so that staff know where the most affected areas are.

To report fly-tipping or graffiti, ring 273 4567, email

streetsahead@sheffield.gov.uk or visit

http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/streetsahead

If you have reported rubbish but not had a response the Messenger would like to hear from you, 242 0564, mail@burngreavemessenger.org