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Check your council's website to find out when your rubbish will be collected
You can report an abandoned vehicle like a dumped car to the local council
Arrange a special collection for large waste items - most councils will collect things like old sofas, fridges or washing machines for a fee
Check your council's website to report a missed bin collection
You can report fly-tipping to your local authority and large-scale dumping and waste crime to the Environment Agency or Crimestoppers.
Find out how to get a recycling bin from your local council
Arrange for the collection of garden waste by your council
How to report faulty or broken traffic lights depends on where you live and the type of road
Find out if your council collects recycling, how to recycle household waste such as mobile phones, computers, packaging and green waste
Report potholes on A roads, motorways and local roads to the council
You can report obstructions on the road such as illegal signs, hedges, builders skips and scaffolding to the local council or National Highways.
The local council must keep public areas like parks, playgrounds and pavements clear of dog mess - report a dog fouling problem to the local council
Report a street light problem to the local council - they are responsible for installation and maintenance of street lighting
Report litter to your local council
You may be able to claim compensation from the council if you've had an accident caused by a road or pavement
Your local council is responsible for public drains - report a blockage.
Report damaged pavements to the local council - broken or missing slabs, removing weeds
Why you might be given a 'Fixed Penalty Notice' for an environmental offence by your local authority and how you can pay or challenge it
You can report a dangerous building to the local council
Report discarded syringes, needles and other drug related items in public places to your council
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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