Some Rotherham litter bins emptied just once a month as council recruits officers to tackle hotspots
Collections across the borough’s 2,558 bins range from daily visits in busy areas to monthly rounds at quieter locations.
Last updated 30th Sep 2026
Some public litter bins in Rotherham are emptied just once a month, as the council prepares to review collections and tackle overflowing-bin hotspots.
Collections across the borough’s 2,558 bins range from daily visits in busy areas to monthly rounds at quieter locations.
A review this autumn and winter will identify where more frequent collections or bigger bins could be needed.
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is set to recruit three grounds and streets officers to help pinpoint problems, using reports of overflowing bins, littering and fly-tipping.
They will work with cleansing teams, enforcement officers and neighbourhood services to target hotspots. Recruitment is due to finish this autumn.
A briefing heading to the council’s overview and scrutiny management board says collection schedules reflect bin use, footfall, previous performance and residents’ feedback.
Reports from the public could help trigger changes to collection rounds or identify places needing extra bins.
Since August 2021, the council has installed 203 new litter bins and turned down 52 requests. One bin has been removed and seven replaced or refurbished.
Before approving a new bin, officers consider evidence of littering, existing provision nearby, access for collection crews and the cost of emptying and maintaining it.
Boston Castle has the most bins of any ward, with 203, while Thurcroft and Wickersley South has the fewest, with 38.
The council will review its process for assessing new-bin requests by March 2027.
Residents can report overflowing litter or dog-waste bins through the council’s website or by calling 01709 382121. Officers recommend using the website to submit reports.