Hundreds carry out 55 spring cleans to tidy up county
Between March 21 and April 6, a record breaking 671 volunteers took part, collecting a staggering 622 bags of litter with 128 organisations getting involved alongside individuals and community groups.
The litter picks were organised as part of Keep Wales Tidy’s Spring Clean Cymru campaign, which encouraged people all over Wales to clean up their local neighbourhoods and favourite beauty spots.
The 622 bags consisted largely of discarded plastic and glass bottles, cans, food wrappers, vapes, dog poo bags and general litter. While the more unusual finds included cuddly toys, an umbrella, a shopping trolley and a worryingly well-preserved crisp packet from 1992!
It is hoped that the success of Spring Clean Cymru will inspire other people to look after their local environment. Llanfyllin Library, Montgomery Library, Newtown Library and Welshpool Tourist Information Centre are among 12 Litter Picking Hubs in Powys providing equipment to borrow for free.
Powys County Council Cabinet Member for a Greener Powys, Cllr Jackie Charlton, regularly volunteers with her local group, Llangattock Litter Pickers. Cllr Charlton said: “As a keen litter picker myself, I’ve been overwhelmed by the enthusiasm shown by communities across Powys during this year’s Spring Clean Cymru. I’d like to thank each and every volunteer who has taken part, as well as our incredible waste team and partners who have made the events possible.
“This year we doubled the number of litter-picking events from 2024, with volunteers collectively dedicating over 830 hours to clean up our communities. I hope that we can maintain the momentum to ensure our county is kept clean, green and beautiful all year round. I’d like to encourage everyone to visit their nearest Litter Picking Hub, grab a litter picker and get involved!”
PICTURE: Litter picking heroes in action in Newtown.
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