North Wales coastal clean up a big success thanks to volunteers.
A multi agency week long clean up along the North Wales Coastline has proven to be a great success.
A total of 10 clean ups were held during the week (21 to 27 May) at locations stretching from the Llŷn Peninsula to Rhyl.
More than 200 volunteers took part in the events which were jointly organised by Denbighshire County Council, Conwy County Borough Council, Gwynedd Council, Isle of Anglesey County Council and Keep Wales Tidy.
More than 150 bags of rubbish were collected from beaches across the North Wales Coastline. Items of waste removed during the week included tyres, concrete blocks, ropes, used nappies and a plastic drum.
The aim of the week long clean up campaign was to remove litter and rubbish from the shores of North Wales. The week proved useful in raising awareness about many different issues including the dangers that washed up waste poses both to wildlife and people. Issues such as the correct means of waste disposal and recycling were also highlighted.
Lesley Jones Chief Executive Keep Wales Tidy said:
“Keep Wales Tidy supports local action to protect our beautiful beaches and I am pleased that so many volunteers took part in this event. Whilst the amount of debris found on the beaches is disappointing, I hope that people will now think more carefully about disposing of their rubbish in a responsible manner.”
John Griffiths, Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development, said:
“I’m delighted to hear so many people took part in the Big Spring Clean events across the North Wales Coast. Our Tidy Towns initiative is a great example of people getting involved in the care of their own local environment and of how we can work together to achieve a clean, safe and tidy Wales.”
This campaign was funded through the Welsh Governments Tidy Town’s Initiative.
