Local Authority
Cleaning up litter through voluntary action is largely dependent on the practical support of Scotland’s local authorities. Councils offer a variety of different services within their own area, such as the loan of litter-picking equipment, the collection of gathered waste following a clean up, and even help to publicise clean ups or carry out risk assessments.
Included within Keep Scotland Beautiful's free Clean Up Kit is a list of who to contact at each local authority for help and support, and group organisers are encouraged to get in touch with them directly. If you are responsible for supporting clean ups in your local area, you can help by ensuring the details held and circulated by KSB are accurate and up-to-date.
You can also help by promoting National Spring Clean to your colleagues in different council departments, eg Community Learning or Liaison, Education or Schools (especially the Eco-Schools representative and Litter Education Officers), Community Wardens, and Ranger Services. Or you can recruit schools, businesses and community groups to take part yourself.
If you are involved in supporting community clean ups, please bear in mind that demand for equipment is likely to increase substantially during the campaign period, so please make allowance for that if you can. Your support is much needed and appreciated.
