Grit bins

New grit bins

We will provide new grit bins where:

  • the costs are met by residents' associations, businesses, or the local parish, town or district council
  • there is a suitable location for the new bin.

For a new grit bin please contact your local parish or town council or district council in the first instance to find out whether they would be willing to provide one. If they agree to your request, they will contact us.

You can also request a grit bin through your local Highways Contact Centre. We will review the request and, if approved, agree a suitable location. Bins can be located on the highway, private or Council owned land, with the landowner's permission.

Cost for installing a grit bin

  • Grit bin - £145
  • Installation and first fill - £130
  • Refill - £ 70

Filling an empty grit bin

New grit bins are not automatically refilled. The owner or responsible person must ask for a bin to be refilled by contacting our Highways Contact Centre and making an advance payment. We will then arrange for the new bin to be refilled when we refill our own grit bins.

When there is high demand for grit, this may be reserved for use on priority roads and this might prevent grit bins from being refilled.

Spreading grit safely

Safety is the most important factor.

  • Only spread the grit when there are no vehicles or pedestrians nearby.
  • Wear bright clothing so that you can be seen easily.
  • Don't assume the road or pavement is safe just because it has been gritted.
  • Look after the environment – use the minimum grit necessary. A shovel full of grit will be sufficient for 20–30sq.m of road.

Further information

See:

Contact your local Highways Contact Centre.