Peterborough City Council presently operates several mechanical sweepers for the cleansing of surfaced town centre public spaces and roadside gutters throughout the authority area. The Council in its capacity as Waste Disposal Authority is seeking a competent contractor to deliver the treatment of street sweeping materials. Materials collected include litter such as cigarette butts, food packaging, leaf litter, weeds and grit from the pavements and roads of the city of Peterborough.