This page provides information about where to source litter picking equipment and what to do with the rubbish you collect. Be aware that you need to have rubbish collection in place before you start litter picking or beach cleaning. Some Local Authorities may expect you to use special bags or leave it in a specific place, so make sure you know what all the procedures are before you start.
Devon County Council have some litter pickers for children available to loan out. Please contact lucy.mottram@devon.gov.uk if you think you will get lots of children taking part in your litter pick. There is separate information available if you are a school here.
East Devon
Contact Peter Blyth PBlyth@eastdevon.gov.uk or 07734 568866 who will be able to arrange litter collection and has a set of adult litter pickers available to borrow. You will need to show a Risk Assessment has been carried out and Public Liability Insurance be in place before any help is given.
Please note that during the COVID-19 pandemic East Devon are not lending their litter picking equipment to volunteers but will work with established groups who have their own equipment.
Exeter City
Contact the Public and Green Space (PGS) team at publicrealmenquiries@exeter.gov.uk about any questions on litter picking. They can also provide gloves, bags and risk management guidance for all volunteers. Please arrange collection sites with the PGS team before your litter pick for a prompt waste collection.
Mid Devon
View the Mid Devon gov.uk web pages for further information on community litter picking.
Please contact Street Scene for further details by calling the Street Scene team on 01884 255255, or email streetscene@middevon.gov.uk.
North Devon
Contact the Call Centre on 01271 374776 or email pete.sheppard@northdevon.gov.uk who will direct your query to the correct person. They will be able to arrange waste collection if you are litter picking in North Devon, unless it is from a private beach. They also have some litter pickers and hi-vis jackets you can borrow.
South Hams
Email the South Hams Localities team Localities@swdevon.gov.uk and they will be able to help you with advice and equipment and can arrange waste collection for you.
Teignbridge
If you are litter picking in Teignbridge District, then view www.teignbridge.gov.uk/clean-safer-neighbourhoods/litter/community-litter-picking-scheme/ for details. Please send your risk assessment, proof of insurance and other documents to recycling@teignbridge.gov.uk.
Torridge District
Contact recycle@torridge.gov.uk to arrange a waste collection after your litter pick in Torridge, and if you need to borrow equipment, please email environmental.protection@torridge.gov.uk.
West Devon
Email localities@swdevon.gov.uk to contact West Devon Borough Council for advice, equipment and to arrange for a waste collection after the litter pick.