Join our Litter Champion community
We are looking for passionate individuals to join our ‘Litter Champion’ scheme. There are well over 1,000 volunteers across the county carrying out litter picking and other activities to improve their local environment.
Our informal volunteering scheme provides support, including equipment and advice to anyone that wants to litter pick and help keep Carmarthenshire clean. This can be on your own, with your family and friends or with other Litter Champions. Volunteering has so many benefits; not only do you get out in the fresh air, but you can also meet up with other likeminded people, make new friends and feel good about your neighbourhood.
We provide:
A reflective hi-visibility waistcoat
Litter picker
Gloves
Bags
Collection of the waste
What we ask you to do
Health and Safety
The safety of all our volunteers is of the upmost importance to us and as a Litter Champion you will be required to receive a short safety induction. This will ensure you are covered under the authority’s insurance scheme and is specifically designed for registered champions only.
If you wish to lead a group or are part of an existing group of volunteers, please email: prideinyourpatch@carmarthenshire.gov.uk and you will be provided with information on obtaining group insurance.
Each time that you carry out a litter pick, you will be responsible for assessing the conditions on the day. This might include, icy conditions, poor visibility, high winds etc. If you have concerns, please do not go ahead with your litter pick.
We can provide you with guidance and advice, but you will be responsible for your own safety, so please refrain from taking any unnecessary risks.
Share information
We ask that you record when, where and how much waste you litter pick and report back to us. This information shows the positive impact your actions have which allows us to continue providing support to volunteers. Your information helps us to spot any litter trends in the County and to develop targeted campaigns to tackle them.
Help us promote the scheme and inspire others to get involved. Residents are often quick to acknowledge the great work you do, and we want to ensure they know just how proud we are of all our volunteers. Sharing your story with us and others, is a vital part of the process and is a much more effective way of bringing our statistics and figures to life. It’s your personal stories and pictures that help promote the scheme and help to highlight the importance of looking after our Carmarthenshire.
If this sounds like you and you are aged 18 or over, then get in touch. For under 18s we ask that a parent or guardian sign up for your household and accompany you on litter picks.
Join our Litter Champion community
We are looking for passionate individuals to join our ‘Litter Champion’ scheme. There are well over 1,000 volunteers across the county carrying out litter picking and other activities to improve their local environment.
Our informal volunteering scheme provides support, including equipment and advice to anyone that wants to litter pick and help keep Carmarthenshire clean. This can be on your own, with your family and friends or with other Litter Champions. Volunteering has so many benefits; not only do you get out in the fresh air, but you can also meet up with other likeminded people, make new friends and feel good about your neighbourhood.
We provide:
A reflective hi-visibility waistcoat
Litter picker
Gloves
Bags
Collection of the waste
What we ask you to do
Health and Safety
The safety of all our volunteers is of the upmost importance to us and as a Litter Champion you will be required to receive a short safety induction. This will ensure you are covered under the authority’s insurance scheme and is specifically designed for registered champions only.
If you wish to lead a group or are part of an existing group of volunteers, please email: prideinyourpatch@carmarthenshire.gov.uk and you will be provided with information on obtaining group insurance.
Each time that you carry out a litter pick, you will be responsible for assessing the conditions on the day. This might include, icy conditions, poor visibility, high winds etc. If you have concerns, please do not go ahead with your litter pick.
We can provide you with guidance and advice, but you will be responsible for your own safety, so please refrain from taking any unnecessary risks.
Share information
We ask that you record when, where and how much waste you litter pick and report back to us. This information shows the positive impact your actions have which allows us to continue providing support to volunteers. Your information helps us to spot any litter trends in the County and to develop targeted campaigns to tackle them.
Help us promote the scheme and inspire others to get involved. Residents are often quick to acknowledge the great work you do, and we want to ensure they know just how proud we are of all our volunteers. Sharing your story with us and others, is a vital part of the process and is a much more effective way of bringing our statistics and figures to life. It’s your personal stories and pictures that help promote the scheme and help to highlight the importance of looking after our Carmarthenshire.
If this sounds like you and you are aged 18 or over, then get in touch. For under 18s we ask that a parent or guardian sign up for your household and accompany you on litter picks.
Q&A
Find more information and advice about being a Litter Champion
As well as the equipment listed above, we will provide guidance on what to collect and how to dispose of it.
We provide safety guidance and ongoing support via our PIYP officer who you can contact at: prideinyourpatch@carmarthenshire.gov.uk You will also receive updates via our PIYP newsletter.
Any public land within the county - if you are not sure, please get in touch. Please consider any dangers from the area where picking. We do ask that you do not litter pick near busy roads, watercourses or in secluded or dark areas. Remember to let others know where you are and have the means to raise the alarm in an emergency.
You can pick up anything like cans, cigarettes, plastic bottles, plastic wrapper, plastic bags, drinks cups, take away packaging, crisps packets, etc.
Some of this litter may look recyclable, but if it’s quite dirty or rusted then it’s better to dispose of it in the clear bags provided. Please only use a blue bag for items that are fairly clean and that you would usually recycle at home. Please refer to our recycling A-Z if you’re not sure.
We ask that you do not pick up any hazardous waste which includes dog fouling, glass, or needles (or any sharp material), or suspected asbestos material.
Should you find a knife, call 101, which is a non-emergency police number. Lines are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We provide clear bags for non recyclable waste so that we can recognise a LEQ Litter champion has done a litter pick, when you put these out for collection with your black bags. These are not counted as part of your 3 black bag limit.
You can also use one of your regular blue recycling bags for any recyclable items you find, that includes packaging made of plastic, card, paper or metal - check our A-Z of recycling if you are unsure. You can put these out weekly with your blue bags.
You can place an order for more bags or replacement equipment by contacting us at: prideinyourpatch@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
If you are registered with Keep Wales Tidy, you can collect KWT red bags from one of our Customer Service HWBS, as well as blue recycling bags. Litter pickers are also available from a KWT Litter Picking Hub.
We provide our LEQ Litter Champions with two different coloured bags to separate the collected rubbish into.
The clear bag (or red KWT bag) is for non recyclable and dirty items such as:
Cigarette ends
Polystyrene
Crisp packets & chocolate wrappers
Coffee cups
Tissues
Any dirty or rusty items
Old clothing and toys
Fishing net and rope
If you are able to do so, you can take unbroken glass packaging home and recycle in your glass box or take to your nearest bottle bank. Vapes/e-cigarettes can be recycled at local small electrical recycling banks or at recycling centres. You can find your nearest facilities on our recycling centre webpage.
The blue bag is for fairly clean recyclable items such as:
Cans, tins & aerosols
Plastic packaging
Clean paper and card
If your unsure, please refer to our A-Z of recycling.
Please take the bags of litter home with you. Place the clear or red bags of litter out with your usual black bag collection. These will not be counted as part of your 3 bag allowance. You can look up your next collection anytime on our webpages or sign up for email/text reminders.
Any recycled waste in blue bags can be placed out for your weekly recycling collection.
Please do not leave the waste by a litter bin or other location without prior arrangement.
Please use our volunteer report form to let us know what you’ve collected, where and when. You can also arrange collection if you are unable to put the waste out with your refuse.
We don’t provide training; however, we offer guidance and advice to ensure you are safe. When you sign up you will be asked to read the advice and accept the terms and conditions provided. If you are unsure about anything, please contact us at: prideinyourpatch@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
We ask that you wear appropriate clothing for the weather. For example, if it is sunny, wear a hat and use sunscreen. Wear clothing to protect your arms and legs from any brambles or nettles and always wear sensible, closed footwear (not sandals, flip flops, heels). A reflective waistcoat is provided for your further safety.
No, you can litter pick at your own leisure; we do not expect you to follow any set schedule or requirements. Some champions volunteer every day, once a week or just once a month.
No, as this is a volunteering scheme. We don’t expect you to travel unnecessarily, and we provide all the equipment you need.
Yes! For bigger groups such as community groups, schools, colleges, tenants and residents’ associations, and businesses we can help by lending out equipment for specific events. Just sign up to become a volunteer, and we will be in touch.
Please report litter using our online form you can add comments and provide your contact details. If you want someone to get back to you, please request on the form.
Yes we support both. To discuss further please contact us at: Prideinyourpatch@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Q&A
Find more information and advice about being a Litter Champion
As well as the equipment listed above, we will provide guidance on what to collect and how to dispose of it.
We provide safety guidance and ongoing support via our PIYP officer who you can contact at: prideinyourpatch@carmarthenshire.gov.uk You will also receive updates via our PIYP newsletter.
Any public land within the county - if you are not sure, please get in touch. Please consider any dangers from the area where picking. We do ask that you do not litter pick near busy roads, watercourses or in secluded or dark areas. Remember to let others know where you are and have the means to raise the alarm in an emergency.
You can pick up anything like cans, cigarettes, plastic bottles, plastic wrapper, plastic bags, drinks cups, take away packaging, crisps packets, etc.
Some of this litter may look recyclable, but if it’s quite dirty or rusted then it’s better to dispose of it in the clear bags provided. Please only use a blue bag for items that are fairly clean and that you would usually recycle at home. Please refer to our recycling A-Z if you’re not sure.
We ask that you do not pick up any hazardous waste which includes dog fouling, glass, or needles (or any sharp material), or suspected asbestos material.
Should you find a knife, call 101, which is a non-emergency police number. Lines are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We provide clear bags for non recyclable waste so that we can recognise a LEQ Litter champion has done a litter pick, when you put these out for collection with your black bags. These are not counted as part of your 3 black bag limit.
You can also use one of your regular blue recycling bags for any recyclable items you find, that includes packaging made of plastic, card, paper or metal - check our A-Z of recycling if you are unsure. You can put these out weekly with your blue bags.
You can place an order for more bags or replacement equipment by contacting us at: prideinyourpatch@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
If you are registered with Keep Wales Tidy, you can collect KWT red bags from one of our Customer Service HWBS, as well as blue recycling bags. Litter pickers are also available from a KWT Litter Picking Hub.
We provide our LEQ Litter Champions with two different coloured bags to separate the collected rubbish into.
The clear bag (or red KWT bag) is for non recyclable and dirty items such as:
Cigarette ends
Polystyrene
Crisp packets & chocolate wrappers
Coffee cups
Tissues
Any dirty or rusty items
Old clothing and toys
Fishing net and rope
If you are able to do so, you can take unbroken glass packaging home and recycle in your glass box or take to your nearest bottle bank. Vapes/e-cigarettes can be recycled at local small electrical recycling banks or at recycling centres. You can find your nearest facilities on our recycling centre webpage.
The blue bag is for fairly clean recyclable items such as:
Cans, tins & aerosols
Plastic packaging
Clean paper and card
If your unsure, please refer to our A-Z of recycling.
Please take the bags of litter home with you. Place the clear or red bags of litter out with your usual black bag collection. These will not be counted as part of your 3 bag allowance. You can look up your next collection anytime on our webpages or sign up for email/text reminders.
Any recycled waste in blue bags can be placed out for your weekly recycling collection.
Please do not leave the waste by a litter bin or other location without prior arrangement.
Please use our volunteer report form to let us know what you’ve collected, where and when. You can also arrange collection if you are unable to put the waste out with your refuse.
We don’t provide training; however, we offer guidance and advice to ensure you are safe. When you sign up you will be asked to read the advice and accept the terms and conditions provided. If you are unsure about anything, please contact us at: prideinyourpatch@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
We ask that you wear appropriate clothing for the weather. For example, if it is sunny, wear a hat and use sunscreen. Wear clothing to protect your arms and legs from any brambles or nettles and always wear sensible, closed footwear (not sandals, flip flops, heels). A reflective waistcoat is provided for your further safety.
No, you can litter pick at your own leisure; we do not expect you to follow any set schedule or requirements. Some champions volunteer every day, once a week or just once a month.
No, as this is a volunteering scheme. We don’t expect you to travel unnecessarily, and we provide all the equipment you need.
Yes! For bigger groups such as community groups, schools, colleges, tenants and residents’ associations, and businesses we can help by lending out equipment for specific events. Just sign up to become a volunteer, and we will be in touch.
Please report litter using our online form you can add comments and provide your contact details. If you want someone to get back to you, please request on the form.
Yes we support both. To discuss further please contact us at: Prideinyourpatch@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
