Community & Schools

Community & Schools

How to Organise a Community Clean-Up

A clean-up can make an immediate difference to a school, park, street or neighbourhood.
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Good preparation makes it safer and more effective.

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Before the clean-up

Choose the area

Identify a clear location and understand the type of waste likely to be found.

Get permission where necessary

Make sure the relevant property owner, school, municipality or authority is aware of the activity.

Arrange collection before you start

Do not collect bags of waste without knowing where they will go afterwards.
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Prepare your team

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Make sure participants know:

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Where to meet

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What areas to clean

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What waste to avoid touching

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Where full bags should be placed

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What to bring

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Depending on the clean-up, you may need:

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Gloves

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Refuse bags

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Recycling bags

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Litter pickers

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Closed shoes

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Drinking water

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Sunscreen

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Basic first-aid supplies