First community two-minute litter picking station installed in Rushcliffe
Last updated: 15/7/2024
A public litter picking station which allows residents to safely, quickly and cleanly dispose of discarded litter has been installed as the first of its kind in Rushcliffe, supported by Shared Prosperity Funding from the UK Government (UKSPF).
The facility in the grounds of The Grange in Radcliffe on Trent has been introduced by Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) as part of the national #2minutelitterpick campaign which aims to enable groups and individuals to make simple changes that contribute to the wellbeing of themselves and the planet.
The campaign, which was founded in 2013, was introduced by The Two Minute Foundation and focusses on the use of direct action to empower, educate, inspire community litter pickers who want to make a difference over and above the authority’s regular litter picks across the Borough.
The station consists of litter pickers, reusable waste bags and hand sanitiser alongside safety instructions and the reusable design allows the pickers and bags to be returned to the facility for others to use.
The Council’s Streetwise team are overseeing the stations which will be further rolled out in due course and Radcliffe on Trent Parish Council were pleased to support the first station, with the aim of helping people to keep the village even cleaner.
RBC’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Environment and Safety Cllr Rob Inglis said: “We want to do everything we can to ensure we take care of our beautiful surroundings and environment.
“This is in contrast to those annoying people, who have so much disrespect for their communities, willingly dropping their litter for someone else to pick it up after them.
“There is absolutely no excuse for dropping any form of litter so it’s a huge thank you to Radcliffe on Trent Parish Council, the other local partners and the brilliant volunteers who are showing such interest in their communities.
“They are enthusiastically engaging to enhance the work of our Streetwise Teams in keeping our streets and public spaces clean with these proactive new litter picking stations.”
Radcliffe on Trent Parish Council Chair Cllr Anne Mcleod added: "We live in a beautiful village and welcome any help from our residents to keep it that way. Several families have brought their very young children along to use the equipment. It means that rubbish can be removed safely, without the risk of children and adults cutting themselves".