Glasgow 'Community Litter Picking' hubs

There are 70 Community Litter Picking Hubs operating throughout Glasgow which provide litter picking equipment for use by volunteers.

The council hubs are based in venues such as community centres, schools, housing association offices and neighbourhood projects and are stocked with all of the equipment needed to organise a litter pick.

An online map is available to help businesses, community groups and neighbourhood volunteers find their nearest location to access the equipment. The locations of all the hubs and information on how to access the equipment can be found on the council’s website at  Community Hub Locations

Local community groups and businesses manage the clean-up equipment  and groups and individuals can request access to the equipment by emailing or calling them.

Councillor Anna Richardson said: "Many local volunteers and groups take great pride in their communities and carry out regular litter picks which help bring residents together and foster community spirit.

“This new network of equipment hubs gives volunteers easy access to everything they need to hold an event. It also empowers and encourages enthusiastic individuals and groups who are active in their local area to help us keep their neighbourhoods looking their best.

“I’m delighted that the new hubs have been well received and are being well used by civic-minded city residents.”

Community Litter Picking Hubs are currently hosted by the following housing organisations:

• Queens Cross Housing Association
• NG Homes
• Maryhill Housing Association
• Govan Housing Association
• Casiltoun Housing Association
• Spireview Housing Association 
• Cadder Housing Association
• West of Scotland Housing Association
• Southside Housing Association
• Linthouse Housing Association

The council uplifts the bags of litter collected by the volunteers for recycling and disposal.

For more information contact CommsafetyNIES@glasgow.gov.uk