Beach litter

Page updated on: 19/01/2023

Every day 8 million individual pieces of plastic enter the world’s oceans. The majority of traceable beach litter in the UK comes from the public. In Carmarthenshire we are committed to keeping our beaches clean and protecting the marine environment.

Litter spoils our beaches

Say no to single use plastics by bringing your own reusable alternatives and remember use litter bins or take your rubbish home with you when you visit one of our beaches.

Find out more about the hidden litter problem in our seas

Litter on our beaches only accounts for 15% of litter in the marine environment. Another 15% is in the water column and a massive 70% ends up on the seafloor, polluting the ocean

Plastic Pollution

Beach litter kills our wildlife

Carmarthenshire is home to otters and porpoises, with sea turtles visiting in hot summers. Sadly each year 1 million seabirds and 100,000 marine mammals die due to marine litter.

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Report a litter problem

We are asking for your help to keep our county clean by reporting anyone you see dropping litter.

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Beach litter

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Litter spoils our beaches

Find out more about the hidden litter problem in our seas

Beach litter kills our wildlife

Report a litter problem

Follow the journey of your litter

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