Waste Facilities

Landlords should ensure that the property has sufficient waste facilities for the anticipated usage. For example, if more than five people are in the property, some local authorities offer a second waste bin. To minimise waste, landlords should encourage recycling. Different local authorities have different systems and rules. For example, in some areas, the recycling is all in one container and other areas, the householder separates the recycling. A simple sheet, often available from the local authority, should be provided explaining the local system. Alongside this, occupiers should be told when the different collections take place.

Where vacating occupiers leave waste in the property or garden on the move-out, the landlord should arrange for this to be removed if it exceeds the capacity of the usual collection. Some of this can be reduced by providing occupiers, as the move approaches, with information about bulk waste collection. Many local authorities offer a chargeable waste collection service for large items, and telling the occupier how to engage with this service can reduce the amount left. It is essential to understand that removing waste is a licensed activity, and the landlord should only provide information about licensed waste carriers. They should only use licensed waste carriers themselves. It is an offence to use an unlicensed waste carrier.