Litter Champions
Welcome to our Litter Champions Network, an initiative that encourages local residents across Southend-on-Sea to take pride in their neighbourhood by volunteering their time to collect litter from local streets, green spaces, beaches, and other communal areas.
Litter Champions make a real difference by helping to keep their communities clean, protecting the local environment, and inspiring neighbours and friends to take greater responsibility for litter in their area.
By becoming a Litter Champion, you can play an important role in creating a cleaner, greener, and more welcoming Southend-on-Sea.
What does being a Litter Champion involve?
There is no formal commitment required to become a Litter Champion volunteer you can give as much or as little time as you like, either in a group or on your own. It could be 15 minutes when walking the dog or on your way to work, a Saturday morning once a month or any time you get the urge to make a difference in your community.
What are the benefits of becoming a Litter Champion?
- satisfaction at seeing your area clear of litter
- taking part in positive actions to improve your local environment
- being linked to a community of like-minded and environmentally-conscious people
- helping to encourage responsible behaviour around litter
- helping to prevent plastics entering the wider environment and potentially polluting our seas
What will I get?
You will be provided with a welcome kit that includes a litter picker, sacks, bag hoop, and a high-vis vest. Training and support will also be provided.
Interested?
Our contractor, SUEZ, manages the Litter Champions scheme, if you are interested in joining or want more information please contact SUEZ by visiting their website.