Do your bit to Clean Up Scotland

We can all do our bit to help Clean Up Scotland

Whether you are an individual, member of a community or a school, find out how you can help tackle litter

Organise your own litter pick and register it on our members site
Find a litter pick that's happening near you
Borrow our litter mascot costumes to raise awareness
Buy discounted litter picking equipment
Find information, advice and support on the Community Litter Hub

Organise a litter pick

Organising a litter pick or clean up is a great way for you and your community to make a difference to your local area. Here's how:

1. Decide on a date and location. Consider if it is well linked up by public transport/active travel routes, to minimise your carbon impact.

2. Have a look at our Clean Up Scotland information and survey pack. This pack will guide you in detail through the steps involved in organising a successful litter pick. It also has a guide to staying safe as well as advice for on the day.

3. Register your litter pick with us. If you want the event to be public facing we can it to our map, and your efforts will be counted in with the band of fantastic people across Scotland who are cleaning up Scotland.

4. Once registered, you will need to organise borrowing equipment, you can contact your local authority or check to see if one of our Community Clean Up Hubs are in your area. You will also need to contact your local authority to arrange removal of the litter you collect.

5. Advertise your event on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram (and don't forget to tag us!). Check out our handy resources for posters and social cards.

Borrow our litter mascot costumes

We have a range of mascot costumes which are free to hire for community groups, schools and organisations. We want to support your engagement in your local community and mascot costumes are a fun way of raising awareness of serious environmental issues.

Collection and drop off is from our office in Stirling.

Email cleanup@keepscotlandbeautiful.org for more details.

Buy discounted equipment

Get discounted litter picking equipment from our partners at Helping Hand Environmental. Use the code KSB on their website to get a 10% discount or get in touch with Chrissie Jeffery: chrissiejeffery@helpinghand.co.uk