With the Great British Spring Clean fast approaching, Sefton Council is urging its army of volunteers to get in touch to help!

Litter picking is the theme of this year’s Keep Britain Tidy campaign with volunteers being urged to sign up to the #BigBagChallenge.

As part of the challenge, volunteers can pledge to collect a number of bags of litter over the two-week period in their local area.

The aim of Keep Britain Tidy’s campaign is to channel the dedication of volunteer groups, schools and individuals into making Sefton as clean, green and beautiful as we can.

Sefton Council wants people to get in touch so the campaign can be coordinated, effective and safe. The Council will assist with the provision of equipment such as bags and litter pickers.

With 22 miles of stunning coastline and numerous parks, volunteers will have plenty of spots from which to choose. Some may think their local high street would benefit from additional litter picking.

The Council is urging people to get in touch using cleanandgreen@sefton.gov.uk and tell us:

• Location
• Date
• Time
• Number of People
• Do you need bags/litter pickers?

We will be in touch to arrange a designated drop off zone for all the bags collected.

If people want to go one step further and separate out recyclables, the Council is encouraging people to visit their local recycling centre to drop off their bags.

Details of Sefton’s Formby, Sefton Meadows, Southport and South Sefton Household Waste Recycling Centres are at www.sefton.gov.uk/tips

The Great British Spring Clean runs from the Friday 25th March – Sunday 10th April and people can find out more information on the website – www.keepbritaintidy.org/

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Council provide volunteers with any equipment for the litter pick?

Yes! The Council will provide bags and litter pickers for organised litter picking activity. We ask people to bring their own gloves and wear suitable footwear.

What happens with the waste collected from the litter pick?

Those planning a litter pick should contact the Council on cleanandgreen@sefton.gov.uk to arrange a designated drop off zone for all bagged litter, allowing our cleansing team to remove waste in a timely manner.

Can I recycle the litter I pick?

If people want to go one step further and separate out recyclables, the Council is encouraging people to visit their local recycling centre to drop off their bags.

Details of Sefton’s Formby, Sefton Meadows, Southport and South Sefton Household Waste Recycling Centres are at www.sefton.gov.uk/tips