Grit bins and salt heaps
Grit bins and salt heaps are provided at various points, usually in villages or on untreated roads, so you can help keep roads and pavements in your area free from ice.
We currently own and maintain 803 grit bins across the county but we're unable to provide additional grit bins in new locations. A further 1250 bins are in the ownership of town or parish councils who may consider providing a new grit bin where it would provide specific benefits for their local residents.
The grit provided is for use to clear public pavements and roads only. It is not for use on private property.
If you are caught taking grit or salt for use on private property you may be prosecuted.
Problems?
If you've spotted a grit bin which has been vandalised or which has gone missing, or if you know of a grit bin or salt heap which needs filling you can report this online.
You can find the grit bin you want to tell us about by using our interactive map of grit bin locations around Derbyshire.
Alternatively text Call Derbyshire on 86555 or ring on 08 456 058 058.
We may not be able to replace or refill all grit bins immediately but we'll action as many reports as possible for bins we are responsible for. We only replenish existing salt heaps and for environmental reasons we won't drop new ones.
We will also pass information to the district, borough, town or parish council where appropriate.
Clearing driveways
When clearing ice and snow from private driveways, please consider others and try to avoid piling it on the pavements.
These piles of ice and snow can make the pavements impassable for pedestrians forcing them to walk in the road.
This in turn puts their safety and the safety of other road users at risk.