Two Minute Guide on Environment and Amenity Services
Kennet District Council would like to hear from you, so if you wish to discuss, report, or comment on any of our services; Email: kennet@kennet.gov.uk, Tel: 01380 724911 or follow this link to fill in an on-line form.
We are happy to answer any enquiry, and all feedback on our services is welcomed and valued.Kennet District Council is committed to Equal Opportunity Practices, equality of opportunity and respect for others. Services available include a British Sign Language exponent and a portable Loop System for the hard of hearing. A language line and interpreter can also be made available when required.
Recycling
Kennet District Council operates a fortnightly kerbside recycling service to residents from a black box. Materials that are collected through this scheme include paper, cans and tins, glass, silver foil, aerosols and textiles.
The Council has expanded its kerbside multi material recycling service to 100% of the district. This will supplement the current Bring Sites within towns and villages and the Household Recycling Centres at Everleigh, and Hopton Industrial Estate, Devizes.
Street Cleansing
Kennet District Council has a duty to ensure that all land in its direct control which is open to the air, and to which the public has access, is kept clear of litter and refuse, so far as practicable, under the Environment Protection Act 1990.
Fly Tipping
Please report any fly tipping incidents to Kennet Contact Centre on 01380 724911 or email kennet@kennet.gov.uk
Abandoned Vehicles
Kennet District Council has a duty of care to remove any vehicles abandoned on public land. Report any suspected abandoned vehicles to Kennet Contact Centre on 01380 724911 or email kennet@kennet.gov.uk
Skip Hire Service
Call Kennet Contact Centre on 01380 724911 or email kennet@kennet.gov.uk for further details.
Private Drainage Works
For information on emptying septic tanks, jetting and camera work Call Kennet Contact Centre on 01380 724911 or email kennet@kennet.gov.uk for further details.
Refuse Collection
Kennet District Council operates a fortnightly refuse collection service from a wheeled bin. All bins must be placed out in a safe position adjacent to the nearest kerbside highway by 7.00am on the morning of the collection.
Bin lids must be closed with no side waste present.
Residents are reminded that if they present their waste incorrectly, their waste will not be collected.
Assisted collections can also be arranged for disabled or infirm residents.
The following materials are examples of materials, which MUST NOT be placed in refuse sacks:
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Garden Waste
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Chemicals
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Commercial Waste
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DIY Materials
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Clinical Waste
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Hot Ashes
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Glass or Sharp Objects (Unless wrapped to prevent injury)
For confirmation of your collection day, follow this link - collections or call Kennet Contact Centre on 01380 724911 or email: kennet@kennet.gov.uk
Bank Holiday Arrangements
Please ring Kennet Contact Centre on 01380 724911, email kennet@kennet.gov.uk , refer to our Bank Holiday Web page, or check your refuse and recycling calendar for further details.
Large Domestic Items
Kennet District Council offers a ‘by appointment' chargeable bulky collection service. There is a concession for residents receiving Kennet Benefits (Housing & Council Tax).
To arrange a collection, call Kennet Contact Centre on 01380 724911, email kennet@kennet.gov.uk or fill in the on-line form.
Alternatively Kennet Furniture Recycling will collect items of furniture that can be reused, free of charge, please telephone them on 01380 720722 Or email: help@kennetfurniture.fsnet.co.uk
Large domestic items can also be taken to your nearest Household Recycling Centre
Garden Waste
The Council currently operates a fortnightly, collection service for garden waste.
For a small annual charge the council will provide a Green Garden Waste wheeled bin, which will be emptied fortnightly, on the same day as your black recycling box. The waste collected will be sent for composting.
If you wish to take part in this service, please ring Kennet Contact Centre on 01380 724911 or email kennet@kennet.gov.uk
Alternatively, your garden waste can be taken to a Household Recycling Centre for composting.
Car Parking
Devizes Pay and Display | Marlborough Pay and Display | Pewsey Free Parking (Up to 24 hours) | Ludgershall Free Parking (Up to 24 hours) |
| West Central, Central (Tesco) | George Lane | Hallgate | St James Street |
| Sheep Street | Kennet Place | North Street | |
| The Wharf | Hilliers Yard (Waitrose) | ||
| Station Road | Hughenden Yard/Hyde Lane | ||
| Vales Lane | High Street | ||
| Couch Lane | Polly Gardens | ||
| Sainsburys | |||
| Castle Lane (Season Tickets only) |
Weekly Markets
Devizes | Marlborough | Pewsey | Ludgershall |
| Tuesday: Indoor Antique Market | Wednesday: High Street Market | Tuesday: Bouverie Hall Car Park | Friday: St James Street Car Park |
| Thursday: Indoor & Outdoor Markets | Saturday: High Street Market | ||
| Friday: Indoor Market | |||
| Saturday: Indoor Market |