Community litter picking

We know that most people take pride in their local area but, sadly, not everyone takes responsibility for their waste when out and about. Community litter picking is a great way to tackle litter in your local area, whilst getting active and improving your well-being too!    

We lend out litter picking equipment for free including litter pickers, gloves, bag hoops, and high visibility waistcoats.  

Please let us know if you expect to collect a large amount of litter. In these cases, we will supply branded bags and can arrange collection by our crews from a nominated place. 

Once we’ve processed your application, you can collect your litter picking equipment from four libraries in Redbridge. You’ll need a confirmation email from us to do so.  

• Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA
• Goodmayes Library, 76 Goodmayes Lane, Ilford, IG3 9QB
• Fullwell Cross Library, 140 High Street, Barkingside, IG6 2EA
• Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road, Wanstead, E11 2RQ

Please ensure that you apply to borrow equipment at least two weeks before your litter pick so that we can make the relevant arrangements.

Before you start litter picking, we’ll ask you to complete a risk assessment to ensure that participants are safe while litter picking on the public highway. We'll provide you with a template for this. 

Apply here to borrow equipment

If you come across any issues on the street, such as fly-tipping you can report it to us or via the Love Clean Streets app.

 

Regular Litter Picks

• The South Park Users Group are running community litter picks on Saturdays 29 March, 12 April, and 26 April. The group meet at 11am at the Wildlife Centre in South Park, Ilford. No need to book, just turn up and join in. All litter picking equipment is provided. There is tea and snacks afterwards. For more information visit www.spug.org.uk or phone 07966694525
• The Wanstead society and local councillors hold monthly litter picks on the third Saturday of each month, and the next one is on Saturday 19 April at 10am. The meeting point is the bus stop on Woodbine Place, Wanstead. It’s open to anyone who wants to come along and litter pick.
• The South Woodford Society are leading a community litter pick on Sunday 23 March, and Sunday 27 April. The sessions run 11am to 1pm and the meeting point is SoWo Orchard, E18 1ED (corner of Mulberry Way and Primrose Road). All litter picking equipment is provided but bring your own gloves if possible. To join the litter pick email: e18society@gmail.com

 

Litter picking in Redbridge parks

If you’d like to litter pick in Redbridge parks, you can apply for litter picking equipment through Vision Redbridge Culture and Leisure. You can also find information about existing litter picking groups to join. 

 

Keep Britain Tidy

Keep Britain Tidy is a UK-based independent environmental charity. The organisation campaigns to reduce litter, improve local places and prevent waste.

Whether you’re litter picking on your own or as part of a group, Keep Britain Tidy would love for you to log your litter picks.

By logging your litter picks, you are actively supporting their campaigns for a deposit return scheme and extended producer responsibility, which have been proven to drastically reduce litter in other countries.