We have over 754 grit bins situated within Telford & Wrekin. Download the grit bin register to find the location of grit bins in your area (.xls Size: 136Kb) .

The grit bin policy that has been approved by the Council is as follows:

  • the Council will continue to maintain existing grit bins
  • it will provide grit bins for high risk safety sites on roads not on the gritting routes - a risk assessment is carried out for bends and junctions
  • requests to supply grit bins from Parish Councils or other community groups will be considered but the Council will seek a contribution to their provision and filling.

Where are grit bins located?

There are 754 grit bins in the borough. Download the grit bin register to to see where grit bins are located (.xls Size: 136Kb)  or use the map below:

How often are grit bins filled?

For practical reasons we are unable to deal with individual requests for replenishment but we aim to fill all of the bins three times a year.

The actual timing is dependent on the weather. If there is a shortage of salt then primary gritting routes will be salted before grit bins are filled. Grit bins will usually be filled pre-season in September, in December and again in February.

It is useful to have feedback from residents when grit bins are near empty, view information on how to contact us when your grit bin is getting low by clicking on how do I request a bin tab.

Complete our online form for grit bin requests

There is a grit bin on my street, what can I use the grit for?

The grit bins are filled so that parish councils and residents can treat local roads and pavements.

If you are unsure about whether you should remove snow and ice from pavements yourself, please read the Government guidelines by visiting the GOV.UK website. 

Salt provided for grit bins is not for private footpaths and drives or to be sold on. This behaviour will not be tolerated and will be treated as an act of theft and you may be prosecuted.

Members of the public are asked to report anyone they see acting suspiciously or anyone using salt from the grit bins for personal use to Telford Council's Highways Team using the details on the right of this page.

Grit for clearing your drive can be purchased from local DIY and hardware retailers.

Last updated : 7 November 2024

Please note: the Council would prefer to have requests from groups rather than from individual residents. 

Complete our online form for grit bin requests

Application process

A technician will then assess the site based on the following risk assessment.

  • Bends
    Bends on steep gradients where the result of loss of control of a vehicle would be significant i.e. injury to occupants, pedestrians or significant damage to the vehicle. In determining severity the likely speed of the vehicle needs to be taken into consideration.
     
  • Junctions
    In general this will be at a minor road joining a major road where the down slope would cause a vehicle to carry on into the path of an oncoming vehicle on the main road. In determining severity the likely speed of the vehicle needs to be taken into consideration and if the resultant loss of control of a vehicle would be significant in terms of injury to occupants, pedestrians or damage to the vehicle.

    If the assessment does not show that the location is a high risk site and if the request is from a Parish Council or Community Group then a grit bin can be provided if a contribution is made towards its provision and annual filling costs. Currently the costs are £100 to install and £40 per annum to fill.

Last updated : 27 August 2024