Environment and planning

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This is the Environment and Planning section of the website. Please use the links on the left hand side to view the following pages.

Energy
Information on energy conservation, where to get advice on reducing your energy bills and saving energy and water.

Environmental protection
Information on noise and nuisances, pest control and pollution issues. Find out what the Council is doing to tackle air and water pollution and to encourage recycling.

Food production and quality
Information and advice on food hygiene and how the foods you eat are monitored by food safety officers.

Planning
Information on planning applications, building control, conservation areas, listed buildings, the Council's development plans, major developments in Renfrewshire, conserving wildlife, natural habitats and more.

Recycling and waste
Details of the Council's recycling services including collections and local recycling centres. Information on domestic rubbish, household waste and abandoned cars. Find out about household waste and recycling centres in your area.

Street Care and Cleaning
Information on street cleaning, how to report fly-tipping and who to contact to get litter removed from your area.

Trading Standards
Protecting the consumer and honest traders, trading standards carry out routine sampling and testing of goods and services, giving help and advice to businesses, checking weighing and measuring equipment, and investigating all complaints.