Big Spring Clean

This year's event is now underway and takes place until 6 May.

Join us for an open day - come along and find out more about what we do

• 9 April, Meadowfield Leisure Centre,Durham, 10.30am until 12.30pm
• 16 April, Crook Civic Centre,10.00am until 2.00pm
• 23 April, Stanley Louisa Centre 10.00am until 2.00pm
• 30 April, Hordon Youth and Community Centre 10.00am until 2.00pm

Litter picks - come along and take part

• 11 April C2C route (starting Meadowfield), 11.00am until 12 noon
• 18 April, Glenholme Park, Crook, 11.00am until 12 noon
• 25 April, Area around Louisa Centre, Stanley, 11.00am until 12 noon
• 2 May, Horden Station areas, 11.00am until 12 noon

Last year's campaign 

• 4,000 volunteer hours were donated across 450 events in County Durham

Organise your own litter pick outside the campaign

We support individuals, organisations and community groups who would like to organise their own litter picks throughout the year. 

Help keep your area tidy

• Always put litter in a bin.
• Recycle where possible.
• Do not throw litter from cars/vehicles as this affects our roads, countryside and natural habitats for wildlife.
• Encourage children, friends and family to put their litter in a bin or take their rubbish home with them.
• Remember; dropping litter is an offence and is enforced by a fine of up to £150. Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN).

Report litter

Litter not only blights the environment and makes areas look untidy; it also affects natural habitats and wildlife. Big Spring Clean encourages and supports residents, businesses and volunteers to organise litter pick activities or events to help tidy their village or town. 

Further information

Please see our Support for the community to improve the environment or Civic Pride team pages for information on how we can support other environmental projects in your area.