By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter
There are hundreds of reports of overflowing litter bins in Gloucester each year.
Gloucester City Council say there were 700 reports of overflowing bins from January to August in 2024.
But during the same period this year the number of reports has dropped to 213.
The issue came to light this week after a question was sent to the cabinet about the issue.
Councillor Andrew Gravells (C, Abbeydale) asked about a bin which had been removed as part of a project to review litter and dog waste bins across the city.
He asked if it would not be a good idea to ask local councillors before removing litter bins.
Council chiefs said the project covers the whole city and it would not be viable to consult with ward members before each decision is taken.
In that particular case Cllr Gravells referred to there were three litter bins in one small area.
“The two that are now in this vicinity are dual use litter and recycling bins, which are in fact equivalent to four bins,” environment cabinet member Sebastian Field (LD, Podsmead) said in his written answer published for the meeting on October 15.
“According to the digital data gathered, the two bins are well used but do not overflow, indicating that the correct amount of capacity is in place.
“The project to overhaul and digitally map all litter and dog bins in the city is progressing well and has resulted in a more efficient service, which allows
“Ubico to send the resource where it is required rather than where it is not.
“For comparison, there were 700 reports of overflowing bins from January to August in 2024, compared with 213 from January to 21st August 2025.”