How YOU can get involved
HOW DO I JOIN?
Go to www.keepbritaintidy.org and choose an option:
n You can ‘ pledge to pick’, which means picking up as much litter as you like, whenever you like, at any point in the campaign;
n Host a clean-up, either a private event with friends, family, a community group, colleagues or an open event others can join;
n Join an organised clean-up. In the coming weeks groups will be set up and their details added to an interactive online map. Click on the map to find details and email the organiser to tell them you’d like to join. WHAT DOES IT INVOLVE?
We are asking volunteers to separate litter into bags: one for plastic bottles, one for aluminium cans and one for all other rubbish.
WHO CAN JOIN IN?
Everyone and anyone! We’re aiming to inspire thousands of volunteers – in partnership with community groups, businesses and councils – to collect and dispose of litter from our streets, parks, beaches and waterways, recycling as much as possible.
WHAT’S A PLEDGE?
It’s a way of recording your interest and involvement. You simply need to be able to pick up litter – even one piece per day is one less littering our environment. Many people who join are completely new to litter-picking so this is a great way to start.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I SIGN UP?
When you sign up to the Great British Spring Clean you can keep track of everything on your own personalised online ‘dashboard’. This is your space to add litter-picks, access useful guides and find out what to do with your rubbish.
HOW DO I JOIN A CLEAN-UP?
Go to www.keepbritaintidy.org and search our interactive map for a public event in your area. Once you register to ‘join the clean-up’ an email will be sent to the event organiser with your details. They will then liaise with you directly.
HOSTING A LITTER-PICK
We’ve written seven guides to help. These include registering your event, finding a location and information about equipment and recycling. There are also details about health and safety, as well as insurance. Please read the guides which tell you everything you need to know. We ask hosts to return to the website after each event to let us know how much litter was collected.
HOW DO I REGISTER A PRIVATE CLEAN-UP?
If you’re keen to organise a private group of friends, family or colleagues, just select the ‘private group’ option when you register.
This means you will have access to a comprehensive guide on how to organise your event. You can organise as many as you want between March 20 and April 13.
WHAT ABOUT EQUIPMENT?
If you need kit – litter-pickers, high-vis vests, bags, gloves – your local authority may be able to help. This is also available at Wilko stores and www.wilko.com from March 11. Make sure you’re dressed appropriately with sturdy footwear, gloves and, ideally, a vest. Never pick up needles – let the organiser know and they will contact the council to remove them. If you find broken glass, put it in a bucket or leave it.
SPREADING THE WORD
Aim to recruit friends, family or colleagues to join you – this is a great way to spend time together and enjoy some fresh air. Follow Keep Britain Tidy on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or subscribe on YouTube to keep track of others and share posts from your account using the hashtag #GBSpringClean. You can also fundraise to support the wider work of Keep Britain Tidy.