Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean runs until Sunday 29 March 2026, and we’re inviting everyone in Elmbridge to get involved.
Litter and over flowing bins are some of the most common issues we see, especially as our parks become busier in the spring and summer. Most residents take real pride in their neighbourhoods, and with your help we can keep Elmbridge clean, welcoming and looking its best.
What we’re doing to tackle litter
Over the last four years, we have:
- invested in over 500 bins across Elmbridge, including larger-capacity bins in busy areas.
- installed mobile cameras in fly‑tipping hotspots.
- appointed a full‑time green spaces ranger to respond quickly to litter issues.
- worked closely with our contractors to improve litter bin collections during the busy months.
But we can’t do it alone.
How you can help
Preventing litter is just as important as collecting it. We’re asking visitors to:
- use the bins available in our towns, parks and countryside.
- take litter home if a bin is full.
- report overflowing or damaged bins easily using the QR code displayed on the bin, or via our website.
Take part in the Great British Spring Clean
- Join the Great British Spring Clean event in Weybridge on Friday 20 March, meet at 10:30am at Churchfields recreation ground, Churchfield Road, Weybridge, KT13 8DB. Just bring gloves, litter picks and bags will be provided.
- Pledge to collect at least one bag of litter in your neighbourhood (from 13 to 29 March) and dispose of it at home.
- If you’re organising a group activity, let our Green Spaces team know so they can help with collections.
If you’d prefer to join a local litter‑picking group, or start your own, we provide free litter‑picking kits and extra equipment. Email greenspaces@elmbridge.gov.uk to request a kit.
Supporting our community
We’re incredibly grateful to the volunteers and community groups who already give their time to help keep Elmbridge clean.
This spring and summer, you’ll see our Elmbridge Clean campaign encouraging more residents to get involved and take pride in where they live. Elmbridge is for everyone to enjoy.
Lead the way: Dog Walkers Charter
Most dog owners act responsibly by picking up after their pets and keeping them under control. We invite you to take a look at our Elmbridge Dog Walkers Charter, which sets out simple guidelines to help ensure safe, enjoyable walks for everyone.
Cllr Simon Waugh, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture, said:
Parks, open spaces and riverside give us places to relax, exercise and interact with nature, and they play an essential role in our health and wellbeing. That’s why keeping these spaces clean, safe and welcoming is such a priority for us. Over recent years we’ve invested heavily in new bins, better monitoring and dedicated staff on the ground, but keeping Elmbridge litter free is something we can only achieve together. As we head into spring, I’m asking everyone who enjoys our green spaces to do their bit: use the bins provided, take litter home if you need to, and report any issues using the QR codes on our bins.Every action helps to protect the spaces we all value.
Cllr Ashley Tilling, Portfolio Holder for Climate Change and Sustainability, added:
We have so many stunning parks, commons and riverside areas in Elmbridge, and we know how much they mean to our residents. But litter undermines that beauty and poses real risks to wildlife and the environment. Tackling it is a vital part of our wider work to build a cleaner, greener and more sustainable borough. By supporting the Great British Spring Clean and taking simple steps, like picking up after ourselves, reporting full bins and leading by example, we can reduce waste, cut pollution and ensure our beautiful environment is protected for future generations. Together, we can keep Elmbridge clean and thriving.
Find more information on how we tackle litter in Elmbridge: Litter in parks and open spaces | Elmbridge Borough Council
