Community Litter Hub
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There are lots of groups already working in Scotland. Many of these are mapped with a coordinator organisation, but some may not be and could be searched for on social media such as Facebook. Further to this, there are ways of getting support and building relationships with the local authority who may also be able to put you in touch with local groups.
Remember, you don’t need to join a group – you can have a look at the guidance and resources and go for it alone.
Events
You may find events near you with one of the following organisations.
Each have advice for joining one of these cleans as well as asks for you to record your clean. Find out more about recording volunteer efforts in the Value of volunteers page.
Support
Below are details and links to known support. If your local authority is not listed it may be worth still getting in touch to see if they can offer any support.
Aberdeen City Council
The Environmental Services team can provide you with equipment and will uplift the bagged litter. For more information, call 03000 200 292 or e-mail cleanaberdeen@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
Aberdeenshire Council
To help those arranging litter picks in Aberdeenshire, our team of Community Waste Officers can provide litter pickers, bags, and organise to have the litter collected for disposal. You can get in touch by emailing waste@aberdeenshire.gov.uk. For frequent litter pickers there is also the option to have an additional bin delivered to help with disposal. Learn more about our litter picking services on the Aberdeenshire Council website.
Angus Council
The Clean up Angus campaign has several options for supporting liiter picks and can offer help, advice as well as equipment and uplift if litter and waste. Call 03452 777 778 to discuss or you can submit details of your event online. Funding is also available. Further information can be found on their website.
City of Edinburgh Council
City of Edinburgh Council ask for you to contact them when arranging a community clean up at waste@edinburgh.gov.uk or 0131 608 1100 and choosing options 1 when prompted, then 2, and then 8. Clean up kits can be provided and litter removed but please give two weeks notice. More information is available on their website.
Clackmannanshire Council
Litter pickers, bags and gloves can be provided by the council who can also collect the waste from an agreed location. There is a form to complete to do this which is available on their website which should then be sent to litter@clacks.gov.uk. Further guidance is also available on this site
Dumfries and Galloway Council
Dumfries and Galloway Council are very appreciative of all the work that our volunteers do within our communities thank you. The Council’s Community Assets team can provide litter picking equipment i.e. litter pickers, bags, gloves and high-vis jackets. We will also uplift bagged litter collected from litter picks if we are advised of collection requirement. For more information, please contact 030 33 33 3000 and ask for the Community Assets team.
Dundee City Council
Take Pride in Your City is a community campaign encouraging action to prevent issues including litter. There are lots of ways to get involved including joining local event and litter picks as well as organising your own. You can call Dundee City Council on 01382 433710 and Email: environment.mgt@dundeecity.gov.uk for advice and how they can help such as providing equipment, helping with risk assessment and publicising the event.
East Ayrshire Council
Local communities and groups are supported with the loan of litter pickers, litter bags, gloves, high-viz vests as well as advice. Waste collected can be uplifted and disposed. Contact Greener Communities by phone: 01563 554061 or email: outdoor.amenities@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
East Lothian Council
There is an East Lothian Litter Initiative encourages all to help keep land clear of litter. Equipment, risk assessments and safety guidelines can be provided and litter can be uplifted. Further details are online or you can contact - Telephone: 01620 827430 Email: landscapeandcountryside@eastlothian.gov.uk.
Falkirk Council
Falkirk Council have lots of information on community clean ups online. They can provide equipment, as well as information on their insurance, and have a form to register your clean up. There is also a list of community groups on their website.
Fife Council
You can get involved in Meet Up, Clean-Up, a campaign to eliminate litter on streets and parks and help restore pride. There is a community clean-up request form online if you are planning a litter pick and equipment like litter pickers, gloves and bags can be provided. Waste can also be uplifted afterwards. The form and further advice is online.
Fife Coast & Countryside Trust
There are Litter Pick Packs that are available to community groups, schools and businesses to loan or purchase. They contain equipment including a first aid kit, broken glass kit, general risk assessment and safety brief. Support can also be provided as can waste uplift. More information can be found online.
Forestry Land Scotland
Individuals or groups interested in carrying out litter picks should contact the relevant Forestry and Land Scotland region through general enquiries and ask for guidance and any available support to facilitate the safe disposal of litter in their area. All contact details available online.
Glasgow City Council
Neighbourhood Improvement and Enforcement Service (NIES) works with individuals, residents groups, schools and businesses, educating and encouraging them to take an active role in addressing local neighbourhood environmental issues. If you would like to organise a clean-up in your area please download and complete the form. You can also find information on Community Hubs which provide equipment. You can become a Neighbourhood Improvement Volunteer too and take part in activities such as litter picking and receive support and tools. To sign up use the form on their website or find out more by emailing CommsafetyNIES@glasgow.gov.uk or calling the service: 0141 276 7400.
Highland Council
The Highland Council will supply bags, litter pickers and gloves to community groups carrying out litter picks. They will also collect the bagged litter from a pre-arranged location. Community groups should contact the Highland Council Service Centre on 01349 886603 or visit the website for more information.
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
You can volunteer with Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, more information and to register your interest is on their website.
Midlothian Council
Midlothian Council support community litter picks by lending litter grabbers, providing bags, and uplifting the waste once you have finished. You need to request this using an online form where there is also more detail.
Moray Council
The waste team can provide litter pickers, gloves and bags for you to use if available, and arrange to have the rubbish uplifted. Contact the team to make arrangements, at least 2 weeks in advance for equipment.
North Ayrshire Council
You can request litter pickers and bags from North Ayrshire Council using an online form and also notify them of litter picking bags for collection – both online. Adopt-a-Spot Initiative allows for groups to work with Streetscene officers to coordinate an approach to litter picking in a set area. More information on the same webpage.
North Lanarkshire Council
The council can provide equipment and uplift bags for community litter picks. There are also 22 clean up hubs across North Lanarkshire.
Orkney Council
Orkney Council ask any litter picked to be taken home and either put it in your own bin or take it to your nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre. For any very large beach cleans, please contact Environmental Services.
Perth and Kinross Council
The local authority, community councils, community groups, households and businesses have formed a network of ‘hosts’ where you can borrow equipment from. A list of hosts are online. There is more information, including if you would like the waste to be collected by the local authority.
Renfrewshire Council
You can contact Renfrewshire Council’s Team Up to Clean Up group if you are organising a community clean up or looking to deliver a litterpick in your own neighbourhood. Call 0300 300 1375 or email Team Up to Clean Up through the link provided. The group will provide you with a Risk Assessment and offer advice and support on carrying out a litterpick safely. Team Up to Clean Up will also uplift collected litter bags. You can also join the Team Up to Clean Up Facebook group to chat to local like-minded people.
Scottish Borders Council
There are litter picking kits which are available for hire for community groups. You can book a kit online and the litter will also be uplifted after the litter pick. More information and to book online.
Shetland Amenity Trust
If you’d like to get involved with Da Voar Redd Up please contact the Shetland Amenity Trust on 01595 694688.
South Ayrshire Council
South Ayrshire Council can provide litter-picking equipment and pick up waste collected. More information can be found online.
South Lanarkshire Council
South Lanarkshire Council can offer help and support with litter picks and clean up through providing equipment, publicity, advise and the collection of the bagged litter. Community clean-up support.
West Dunbartonshire Council
The Greenspace department actively supports a number of litter picking groups, tenants and residents associations, individuals and corporate groups throughout the local authority area to undertake litter picks. This includes providing the loan of equipment. Greenspace officers are happy to meet with anyone who wishes to make their area cleaner and can be contacted by email.
West Lothian Council
Support and resources include the loan of litter picking kits for group picks/schools/business, issue out bags, facilitate the collection of the group picks, triage those looking for individual kits to West Lothian Litter Pickers (supported kit donations on bulk, applying and accessing funding etc.) and work with West Lothian Litter Pickers, and other local groups to automate the collection process. Please email for advice and log picks of 5 or more bags for collection with an auto response link.