Smartstreets Insights
Field experience and practical guides for the people who look after our streets, campuses and public spaces.
Start here · Practical field guide
Find the hotspots. Understand where people finish smoking. Make disposal easy, then measure what changes.
Our detailed guide brings these steps together, with practical advice on planning a network and avoiding common mistakes.
Read the full guide ↗The evidence behind the approach
Cigarette & gum litter
Persistent litter carries a clean-up burden and can affect wildlife, waterways and how people feel about a place. Explore the scale of the problem, with dated figures and links to the research.
Explore the facts and sources ↗
Everyday cycling
Cleaner air, quieter journeys and healthy activity: why cycling matters, and how convenient, suitable parking can help people choose a bike for everyday journeys.
Explore cycling and parking ↗From thinking to doing
Explore the City of London programme and the results of a coordinated disposal network.
Read the case study ↗02Use our short self-assessment to think about hotspots, visibility and convenience.
Review your network ↗03See how surveys, fitting recommendations and a costed plan turn priorities into a scheme you can phase to your budget.
Plan your next step ↗FAQ
Smartbins and Cycleparks are designed to use existing posts. Wall and railing options are available for selected products. We’ll help check your locations and specify a suitable fit.
Start with the hotspots: entrances, smoking areas and busy routes. Record litter levels and cleansing time, then put convenient disposal points where cigarettes are actually finished.
Yes. Ask about colour matching, branded faceplates, bespoke Minibin printing and campaign graphics. Options depend on the product and quantity.
Plan servicing around the location and use. Smartbins are emptied by your cleansing team; Gumstick sheets are replaced when needed. We can discuss practical maintenance alongside your specification.
Use consistent before-and-after checks at the same locations. Track cigarette and gum litter, servicing demand and cleansing time. The City of London case study shows what a wider network can achieve.
Contact us with the product, quantities and locations. We’ll confirm availability, fitting requirements and pricing for a trial or a phased programme.
Follow the wider conversation on cleaner streets and everyday cycling.
A better street starts here
Talk to us about litter hotspots, a campaign
or a better place to park a bike.