A pilot scheme introducing raised litter bins in Caldmore has led to a sharp drop in fly-tipping in some of the area’s worst-affected spots.
Three wall-mounted bins were installed in October 2025 at key locations, including St Michael Street car park, an alleyway near Caldmore Primary Academy and the community gardens, and Caldmore Green.
The bins were mounted on existing fence posts, with permission from both the school and the community garden, helping to position them in areas where fly-tipping had been a persistent issue.
Early results suggest the approach is making a real difference. At St Michael Street car park, just one fly-tip has been reported since the bins were installed, compared with 16 incidents in the previous year.
Nearby Carless Street has seen no reported fly-tipping at all, down from 11 cases previously, while the Caldmore Green alleyway has recorded just one incident, compared with six over the same period last year.
The project has also involved the local community, with pupils from Caldmore Primary Academy invited to design artwork for the bins. The initiative aimed to encourage a sense of ownership and pride in the local environment.
Winning designs by Jessika Kasbia, Jennifer Kasbia and Magda Webster are now displayed on the bins.
Councillor Suky Samra, Portfolio Holder for Street Scene at Walsall Council, said:
“ This is a fantastic example of how innovation, data and community involvement can come together to make a real difference. The reduction in fly-tipping in these locations shows that simple, well-thought-out changes can have a significant impact.
“I want to thank Caldmore Primary Academy and the local community for getting behind the initiative. By involving young people and creating a sense of ownership, we are not only improving the environment now but helping to shape attitudes for the future. “
Following the success of the trial, the council is now exploring whether similar bins could be introduced in other areas where littering and fly-tipping are ongoing concerns.
The initiative forms part of wider efforts to keep Walsall’s neighbourhoods clean, reduce environmental crime and encourage communities to take pride in their local spaces.