Environment and planning
Recycling, rubbish and waste
Find out about Sandwell's services for recycling and rubbish, as well as tips on reducing rubbish at home. You can check when your bin will be collected and where your nearest recycling centre is.
Planning
Find out about planning permission, planning appeals, local land charges and building regulations as well as future plans for developments and regeneration around Sandwell. You can also view planning applications.
Keeping Sandwell clean
We strive to keep Sandwell clean and tidy. You can report problems such as graffiti and fly tipping and find out what we do to keep Sandwell a cleaner place to be with information about Street Wardens and the other services we provide.
Parks and open spaces
There are around 1,480 acres of parks and green spaces in Sandwell so whether your interests lie in walking, bird watching, sports or just being in the great outdoors you'll find somewhere near you.
Countryside
Sandwell has over 300 hectares of countryside for you to enjoy - from a large Country Park to small wildlife sites. There is a surprising amount of countryside in Sandwell offering great opportunities for relaxing walks, exploring wildlife and enjoying the great outdoors.
Environmental health
If you need to get rid of rodents and common insect pests in your property, you are concerned about food hygiene, have issues with noise or air pollution we can provide support and advice to help you.