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FLASHBACK: Volunteers take part in last years Big Tidy Up all-Island Challenge

Published on 13/09/2012 06:55

Douglas Council is once again organising the Big Tidy Up all-Island Challenge, which will take place over the weekend of September 29 and 30.

Local authorities are being urged to take part and join with volunteer groups, charitable organisations, businesses, private individuals and schools who support the campaign which, in the last two years, has attracted more than 1,000 volunteers and led to the collection of around 3.7 tonnes of litter from ‘hot spots’ around the island.

Council leader David Christian said: ‘Since we launched the campaign back in 2009, the Big Tidy Up has expanded into an island-wide campaign that sends out a clear message that it’s up to everyone, not just local authorities, to take responsibility for their surroundings and demonstrate a sense of civic pride. Douglas Council has led the way from the start in this campaign and, despite having limited resources brought about by the current economic climate, remains committed to improving environmental standards in the town.’

As the campaign’s lead body the council will provide practical support in the form of protective high-visibility tabards, litter picks, gloves, brushes and bags. It will also collect all litter gathered and bagged in the borough of Douglas. As much of the collected litter as possible will be recycled.

A typical Big Tidy Up session will last about two hours. Participating groups will receive certificates recognising their support at a reception later in the year hosted by the Mayor of Douglas, Councillor David Ashford.

For all Big Tidy Up enquiries and to submit details of potential litter hotspots for targeting contact pmacken(at)douglas.gov.im.

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