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More than 5,000 bags of rubbish removed by Walsall litter pickers

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Walsall’s dedicated litter-picking volunteers have collected 5,403 bags of litter in the past 3 months.  

Litter picker with pink bags of rubbish

This incredible number was achieved across 2,550 hours of community action from July to September. 

Litter picking events are organised through the Walsall Community Litter Watch (WCLW), established in August 2019 to help address littering issue in Walsall.

“ The dedication of our volunteers is inspiring.

"Their work makes a visible difference to our streets, parks and open spaces, and helps build pride in our communities. We can’t thank them enough for their time and effort. “

Councillor Suky Samra, Portfolio Holder for Street Scene

Each month, three formal litter picking events are arranged. Events for the remainder of 2025 are listed below:  

October  

  • Oct 20, 10am to 12noon, Mercia Forest 
  • Oct 25, 10am to 12noon, Willenhall (Owen Road)  

November  

  • November 3, 10am to 12noon, Beechdale Park 
  • November 15, 10am to 12noon, Primley Avenue Park 
  • November 20, 12noon to 2pm, Darlaston (Victoria Park/Town Centre)  

December  

  • December 2, 10am to 12noom, Caldmore, pick ‘n’ mix
  • December 5, 10am to 12noon, Aldridge Road 
  • December 12, 10am to 12noon, Bentley (Green space off Poplar Avenue)  

To help make litter picking as easy as possible, Walsall Council can provide hi-vis jackets, litter pickers, gloves and bags to residents.       

Volunteers can also now collect litter-picking bags or return unused equipment every Wednesday between 10am and 3pm at Walsall Council’s Environmental Depot, 200 Pelsall Road, Brownhills, WS8 7EN. 

Parking is available via Apex Road for visitors or in the larger car park off Pelsall Road. 

The council’s delivery and collection service for bags and equipment remains available, with the depot providing an additional, convenient option for volunteers. 

Information on how to volunteer, groups to get involved with and how to request equipment can all be found at https://go.walsall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/volunteering/community-litter-picking

A Facebook page which helps members to connect and arrange their own events can be found at Walsall Community Litter Watch.   

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