Several OWL volunteers have been undertaking the task of emptying our ‘permanent’ rubbish sacks, and the litter bin, on a weekly basis. Today’s session was one of our regular ‘monthly’ sessions where we undertake a more thorough clean-up of the entire cruising ground.
Several of our regulars couldn’t make it so it was good to welcome a new volunteer who soon got used to the job in hand.
First stop for our litterpicking, the nude sunbathing area. By doing that area first we potentially disturb fewer sunbathers. This was the case with only two there when we called by, but fifteen there later in the day.
Then two teams to range across different locations, picking up all litter on the way and emptying the various bags we’ve left in many of the ‘hot spots’.
There was plenty to keep us busy and the results speak for themselves,
On a hot day an even greater need to stop for a break and some welcome refreshments.
Then back for more. It’s sometimes surprising what we find.
Clearly someone needed to use two hands
Then, having covered practically the entire cruising ground, the stapling of the bags and the display at the roadside.
Today’s haul – 14 sacks of recyclable and 14 sacks of general rubbish. If we add on the sacks collected by individual volunteers since our last work party that gives a total for this month of 66 sacks of rubbish.
We are grateful to those who dispose of their litter considerately – using the black sacks in the ‘hot spots’ and the bin. We’d be even more grateful if those who bring full cans and bottles of drink could take them away empty, not leave us to do so.
(Please note, we respect everyone’s right to anonymity and only show pics of those willing to have them posted. No inferences should be drawn from anyone’s participation in an OWL litterpicking session)