Waste and Recycling Project at Salisbury Village Estate

We are working with residents and partners to improve how waste and recycling is managed across the Salisbury Village Estate.

Some parts of the estate have experienced ongoing issues with rubbish being left out, bins not being used correctly and fly-tipping.

This project is focused on putting that right and keeping the estate cleaner and tidier for everyone.

This page will be updated regularly so residents can see what is happening and how work is progressing.

Responsibility for land and shared areas

The estate is made up of a mix of different areas, and responsibility for them is not always straightforward.

Some roads and verges are the responsibility of the original developers.

Other areas such as communal gardens, shared parking courts, passageways and garage areas may be owned and maintained by different landowners.

Grass verges next to roads are often the responsibility of the developers, others set further back may fall to individual properties or communal land.

Because of this, it can take time to work out who is responsible for an area before action can be taken on fly-tipping and waste.

What we are doing

We are taking a joined-up approach and working with:

  • residents
  • landlords and managing agents
  • the estate’s landowners
  • University of Hertfordshire

Our work includes:

  • making sure homes have the right bins for the number of people living there
  • helping landlords and agents provide clear waste information to tenants
  • supporting residents with simple, easy-to-follow recycling guidance and information on managing waste correctly
  • ensuring fly-tipped waste is investigated and enforcement action is taken where appropriate
  • ensuring residents manage their waste responsibly and taking enforcement action where appropriate

Working with partners

We are continuing to work with landowners and partners to:

  • ensure fly-tipped waste is removed quickly
  • improve shared areas
  • prevent problems from happening again

We will keep working together to make improvements across the estate.

Working with students

We are also working with the University of Hertfordshire to help students understand local waste and recycling arrangements.

This includes sharing clear guidance so that students living on the estate know how to use bins properly and avoid waste problems.