The Great British Spring Clean is the UK’s largest litter-picking campaign, bringing together communities to tidy public spaces and protect the environment. Held annually in spring, it often peaks around early May.
Organized by Keep Britain Tidy, the campaign inspires people to clean up parks, streets, beaches, and rural areas — turning civic pride into action.
The event emphasizes collective responsibility. Whether you're picking up a single crisp packet or leading a group cleanup, every action counts.
Families, schools, councils, and businesses all get involved. Litter picks are often social, with volunteers sharing laughs, stories, and a shared mission.
It’s also about changing behavior. The campaign urges people not just to clean up, but to rethink waste habits — reduce, reuse, and recycle more consciously.
Clean communities are safer and more welcoming. A litter-free park or playground encourages more people to spend time outdoors and care for their environment.
The event also empowers children, teaching them that they can be heroes for the planet — one rubbish bag at a time.
Data collected from the campaign helps shape policy, highlight problem areas, and encourage investment in sustainable infrastructure.
Social media plays a big role, with people sharing before-and-after photos, tips, and celebrations under hashtags like #GBSpringClean.
Above all, the Great British Spring Clean shows that environmental change doesn’t need to be huge or distant. It starts with you, a pair of gloves, and a bin bag.