External maintenance

A guide to the work we do and the ways you can help.

Estate cleaning

Greener Ealing does weekly litter picking in all communal external areas of the council's housing estates, with a deep clean every fourth week.

Communal areas will be cleared of litter, with weeds and moss being removed from hard surfaces during deep cleaning.

Report a litter or street cleaning problem

Graffiti

We aim to remove at least 90% of graffiti by the end of the following working day, if reported by 4pm. 

Reporting graffiti online

To report vandalism or damage call our contact centre on 0800 181744.  

Grounds maintenance

Regular maintenance includes grass, shrubs and hedging, as well as the removal of self-set trees, bramble and ivy growing up to the bottom of the first floor level. 

Wild flowers are introduced where possible to increase biodiversity and add colour to estates.

Report a grounds maintenance problem

Trees

Trees in communal areas of housing estates are inspected every 3 years to make sure they are healthy and not a safety risk.

All tree works, identified during inspections are completed within 6 weeks.

Trees will only be pruned when the survey identifies a need to do so. Read the policy for tree pruning works

Report a tree problem on a housing estate

Japanese knotweed

The council offers a treatment programme for Japanese knotweed if found on council-owned housing estates, alleyways and gardens.

Report Japanese knotweed on council land

Domestic rubbish and recycling

Greener Ealing collects rubbish and recycling on a scheduled basis.

Put your rubbish down the chutes or in the bins and only put recyclable materials in the recycling bins.

Fly-tipping

Request a bulky items collection for any large items like furniture and mattresses.

If a fly-tip is reported, we aim to clear it within 3 working days. This may take longer if specialist removal or extra help is needed.

Do not dump bulk or household rubbish anywhere on our estates.

Report fly-tipping on a housing estate