Litter

As well as providing a continuous street cleansing programme, the Council actively encourages groups to organise and carry out their own community litter picks, with free hire of equipment.

Taking part in community litter picks

• Community litter picks are an ideal way to look after your local area, bring the community together and do your bit for the borough 
• Adults and children can get involved to take part in achieving a cleaner borough 
• Officers from the waste management team will be on hand to give help and advice when planning, provide litter picking equipment on the day and take away any waste collected

Organising a community litter pick

Community litter pick enquiry

1. Get a group of at least six people – ensure everyone is willing and committed to taking part.
2. Get some dates and times together when everyone in the group will be available to take part.
3. Litter picks will generally last up to two hours so please keep in mind daylight hours when planning.
4. Pick a place to litter pick – this can only be council land and not private land.
5. Complete an enquiry form.
6. An officer will be in contact to confirm a date and time for the litter pick to take place.