Litter

Appledore Parish Council no longer employs a letter cleaner.

If you come across any litter and wish to dispose of it, you can, but please consider your safety and the safety of those with you, for which you are responsible. Please also consider whether you are a danger to road users. STAY SAFE!

Here are a few reminders of some do's and don'ts.
 

DO

Have fun and just do as much as you feel you can. It does not need to be hours.

Take a drink and a snack.

Take your time and enjoy the countryside.

Be careful of unaccompanied dogs and other animals/snakes and do not stroke them

If you wish to take your family, make sure there are enough adults to help keep any little ones safe. Areas away from roads such as parks are sensible places to litter pick with children.

Take your mobile phone. Make sure there is someone able to collect you if you get tired.

Protect yourself – wear thick gloves, outerwear and sturdy shoes.

Be seen, wear a hi vis jacket.

Take extra bags or go back another day.

Make sure you know where you are going, take a map if not.

Take photos of you litter picking no matter how much and show your friends.

Go the extra mile and recycle what you collect, if possible.

Always wash your hands immediately upon returning home!

DON’T

Don’t pick up anything heavy. Take care of your back!

Don’t go into water to collect rubbish, even in a ditch.

Don’t collect medical waste or syringes. Please take a photo and note the location to report it, if possible. Click here to report it

Don’t pick up hazardous material.  Please take a photo and note the location to report it to the Environment Agency on 0800 731 2453. 

Don’t pick up knives. Please take a photo and note the location to report it to the Police on 101.           

If you see a large amount of fly-tipping please leave it there and report it to Ashford Borough Council. Click here to go to the website