With more and more residents of our town committed to a cleaner and greener Swindon, ‘Keep
Swindon Tidy’ volunteers are calling on more support to get Swindon’s streets more clear of
litter. As people embark on positive intentions for the year ahead, why not improve your physical
health and wellbeing as well as make a difference in the community by getting out and about
picking some litter! Volunteering activities like this are a great way to meet new people and
improve your mental health and wellbeing, as well as getting exercise and fresh air. Here are
some simple ways that you could incorporate litter picking into a healthier routine to help our
town look cleaner and safer:

• When taking the dog for a walk
• When taking a walk to the local shops
• When out with the kids. It’s a great family activity to bring the family together and
provide a break from ‘screen time’
• When going for a run – why not use the warm up and cool down to pick some litter!
Swindon has in the region of 233,000 residents, and if each person picked just one bag of rubbish
during 2025, we would smash the target of getting 200,000 bags of litter off Swindon’s streets!

‘Keep Swindon Tidy’ would love you to let us know how many bags you pick by visiting our
Facebook page where you can become a member and then leave a comment on how many bags
you’ve picked and even upload photos of your efforts.

You can also get involved in volunteering with us by visiting the Facebook page and seeing when
our planned picks are happening. We tend to have two picks a week; one during the week and
one on a Sunday morning.

We are also keen to hear from you if you would like a pick done in your area. If you notice a load
of litter or fly tipping in your area, and want a hand in clearing it, you can get in touch by visiting
the Facebook page.

We also know that there are some remarkable people out there regularly picking litter on their
own and in groups, and we are so grateful for your efforts. We see you all a member of the
Swindon family of litter pickers, and making a huge difference to our communities. Please let us
know how many bags you pick after your sessions, as all contributions, big or small, contribute to
the target of 200,000 bags.

Let’s pull together to make Swindon cleaner, greener, and safer for everyone.