Clean up after Carnival
Rubbish collections
Rubbish will be cleared each night from the main Carnival area. Timings of nightly clean-ups are subject to police advice on suitable times to start. Main roads and areas around transport hubs also take priority for the clean-up.
Tuesday rubbish and recycling collections will move to Wednesday 27 August for that week only.
Barriers and signs
Barriers and signs will be removed by the police and contractors in the week after the event.
Basement cleaning
A free cleaning service is offered for residents with a basement affected during Carnival.
This is not offered for free where resident-organised Carnival activity or street trading has taken place. Council officers record addresses of any such activity to determine eligibility for this service.
If you have authorised Carnival activity on your premises and want to register for a basement clean, charges are:
- basic sweep, litter clearance: £30
- including pressure wash: £75
Register for the free or charged service by Thursday 28 August, 5pm via our online form or telephone 020 7361 3001, weekdays 9am to 5pm.
Toilets
Temporary toilets are positioned around the Carnival area. These will be installed from Wednesday 20 August. Parking suspensions are put in place to facilitate this.
When we place toilets, we try to achieve a balance between the event's requirements and the needs of residents. We appreciate your understanding.