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Coatbridge staff take action on litter walk
Drumpellier project
Volunteers from the Coatbridge branch of McDonald’s embarked on a six-mile litter pick to help clean up the town.
Staff members set off from the restaurant on Coatbank Street to Drumpellier Park, collecting discarded items en route – and filling 11 binbags with rubbish.
Shift manager Nicola Fraser said: “I was proud to see everyone come together and help tidy up Coatbridge; it’s a priority of ours to ensure that the area remains free of litter and an enjoyable place to live, work and visit.
“We understand the important role we play as a business in making the area a cleaner place; and we’re making improvements in store, including recycling facilities for all packaging.”
The litter pick was part of the firm’s “Clean Up Scotland” project, encouraging communities to tackle litter, as part of its longrunning partnership with Keep Scotland Beautiful (KSB).
Paul Wallace of KSB said: “McDonald’s is to be commended for the positive difference its staff make to the environment.
“Litter levels are at their worst in a decade, so the support from crew and customers is invaluable in helping raise awareness and the fact that we can all take action.”
Meanwhile, North Lanarkshire Council has revealed that more than 400 people were fined for throwing litter from vehicles across the authority area in the past year.
The authority works with Town Centre Activities Ltd to catch those responsible for roadside littering, and supported KSB’s recent week of action to highlight the issue.
Infrastructure convener Michael McPake said: “We carry out regular litter patrols and collect tonnes of rubbish each year – but this is difficult and dangerous as our staff have to work very close to passing traffic.
“Our message is very clear – take litter home and put it in the bin.”