HOW TO GET INVOLVED

THE Mail and Keep Britain Tidy are encouraging the public and businesses to help pick up litter from today to September 27.

To comply with coronavirus guidelines, stick to small groups of up to six, observe social-distancing rules and use litter-pickers and thick gloves where possible.

Volunteers should also wash their hands thoroughly before and after clean-ups and carry hand sanitiser if possible.

You should only pick up what you can store in your bin at home unless you have arranged with your council to collect full bags. Litter should be tied up in strong waste sacks.

Everyone is welcome to get involved in the Great British September Clean and there are no age restrictions on who can help out.

However individuals displaying symptoms of coronavirus should not litter-pick but follow government guidelines to self-isolate instead.

You can get involved in the country’s biggest mass clean-up in two ways:

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Pledge to pick: Whether it’s only 15 minutes while you walk the dog or while you get away from your home-office to stretch your legs, you can feel good about taking care of the environment.

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Host a clean-up: With up to five other people from your household or social bubble, maintaining a safe distance.

Afterwards, share your messages of support on social media and encourage others to get involved in the Great British September Clean.

Visit keepbritaintidy.org/gbseptemberclean to pledge to pick or register and to find advice about organising a safe clean-up.