Article release date: 23/01/2012
Local people are being urged to spring into action this year and join in the Big Spring Clean to help keep
The initiative, which is organised and steered by Bracknell Forest Council’s Take Pride campaign, starts on Monday, March 5, and will last for the whole month.
People are encouraged to recycle as much street litter as possible, from glass and cans to plastic and paper.
Janet Dowlman, head of environmental services at Bracknell Forest Council, said: “The 2012 Bracknell Forest Council Spring Clean is an opportunity for everyone, whether you are an individual, a volunteer group, youth club, scouts, guides, school or business, to join together in an effort to give the borough a good clear up to welcome the spring.
“If you need equipment to get your spring clean going, we can provide you with litter pickers, high visibility tabards, gloves and bags. We will also arrange for our clean-up crews to come and collect the bags.
“Just register your interest and we’ll help you take part.”
The campaign is being organised in conjunction with Keep Britain Tidy’s ‘The Big Tidy Up’ campaign, and the council will be working in partnership with contractors and partners to co-ordinate events.
Dorothy Hayes, executive member for the environment, said: “The Spring Clean is a great opportunity for residents to work together to ensure the area where they live, work and play, is clean and healthy.
“Not only is it a great way to care for the environment, it is also a great opportunity for communities to come together.”
To organise a litter pick, complete an online registration form at www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/takepride or call 01344 352000 and ask to speak to a Take Pride co-ordinator.
