Community and neighbourhood issues

Let us know about litter that needs to be cleaned up, including full or overflowing public bins, glass, cigarettes, oil, or general litter in a public place. 

However, we are not responsible for rubbish dumped on private land or roads that are not publicly maintained. This is the responsibility of the landowner. 

We also schedule regular road sweeping and cleaning of road edges (gullies) in public areas.

If it's an issue with a road surface, roadside litter, overgrown grass verges or debris, you'll need to report the problem to AMEY, who are responsible for Scotland's South West highways and major roads.

If you see dog owners who do not pick up their dog's poo, let our animal wardens know, in confidence, by phoning 0300 300 0380 or emailing wardens.es@renfrewshire.gov.uk.

If you are caught littering, you could get a fixed penalty fine of £80.

It will help if you can tell us what kind of litter it is or any other details, like when you found it or if you saw someone littering. 

You can also upload photos of the litter and the location if you have them.

Before you submit your report, you can see if other people have reported the same issue on the interactive map.

Report litter

You can also phone 0300 300 0300 to report litter.

If you provide us with an email address, we'll send you a confirmation email with a case reference number.

When we receive your report, we'll investigate the issue.

We aim to remove the litter as soon as we can. However, if there is high demand, this may take longer than usual. 

If we need more information, we may contact you with the details you provided.

If you’re a council tenant, you could get help with your garden, including grass cutting and hedge trimming.

The service includes cutting and edging grass every 2 weeks between April and October,  

We’ll take away the clippings afterwards.

We’ll also cut your hedges twice a year between May and July, and between August and November.

This service is available free for council tenants, where each adult in the household is:

• aged 60 years old or over
• under 60 years old, with a disability and can't look after the garden.

If you’re under 60 years old with a disability, you'll need to provide us with supporting medical evidence for this.

If you’re over 60, you do not need to provide us with any evidence or proof of age.

Contact your local Housing Officer if you think you're eligible for this service:

• paisley.hps@renfrewshire.gov.uk
• johnstone.hps@renfrewshire.gov.uk
• renfrew.hps@renfrewshire.gov.uk 

Or phone 0300 300 0222.

We’ll check your application within 10 working days and let you know by letter if you’re eligible or not for the service.

If you are, we’ll come to cut your grass and hedges within a few weeks of you getting your confirmation letter. 

The exact date will depend on the grass cutting schedule in your area. The date may also vary due to weather conditions or other factors.

If you apply outside of the garden servicing season (April to October), your first cutting will take place during April.  

There is no cost for council tenants who qualify for the assistance.