Recent years have seen a significant increase in the tendency for people to discard litter, and Radlett has not escaped this curse.
The Radlett Society and Green Belt Association takes a prominent role in applying pressure on the authorities who are responsible for keeping streets and public spaces clear of litter, and can claim a measure of success. Regular checks are made in the shopping parades in Watling Street, in the streets and footpaths serving the residential areas, and open spaces such as Phillimore Recreation Ground and Fir Spring Wood. On occasions Society members have organised volunteers to carry out one-off clean up operations.