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More than 300 tonnes of waste have been cleared from the streets of west London following Notting Hill Carnival.
Over two million people joined the 60th anniversary celebrations, which involved two days of dancing, music and processions.
Met Police confirmed the number of arrests at this year’s Carnival was 636, with 242 arrests taking place on Sunday and 394 on Monday.
Despite the record arrests, police noted a marked reduction in serious violence compared to previous years.
As the festivities drew to a close on Monday, a major operation began to get the streets of North Kensington back to normal.
An army of around 200 staff, supported by 30 waste vehicles, worked through the night from Sunday into Monday and again from Monday into Tuesday, clearing waste left across the Carnival footprint.
The overnight operation meant roads and pavements could reopen and life could return to normal for residents.
Around 30 per cent of the waste collected is expected to be recycled, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea said.
Once the bulk of the waste has been removed, street washing teams gave the roads and pavements a clean.
Work will continue across the Carnival area throughout the week and is expected to be completed by Saturday, September 5.
Councillor Josh Rendall, Lead Member for Transport, Parks and Clean Streets, said: “Carnival is an incredible weekend and this year more than two million people came together to celebrate its 60th anniversary. But for our residents living on the route, it is also important that their streets are handed back to them quickly and in good condition.
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