Another opportunity for guys who visit the area of the woods, for whatever reason, to join in an OWL litterpick and help make the area acceptable for everyone. There is a range of users of the area – from families to cruisers, cyclists, walkers, joggers, dog walkers – and all have the right to be there.
It might be expected that, with a bin at the side of the car park it wouldn’t be difficult to use it. Many do. But some don’t…
A few minutes with a litter picker soon sorted that out!
We were six OWLs in total today, the group benefitting from a new member taking part, quickly getting used to the techniques used and, it has to be said, with an admirable attention to detail, spotting litter that might otherwise have been missed.
OWL litterpicks have settled down to a format that seems to work for everyone and means that our efforts are efficient and productive. Ensuring that we have ‘fixed’ rubbish sacks in some of the most-used ‘hot spots’ has led to a pleasing increase in the amount of litter that goes into the sacks and not onto the ground.
Our OWLs cheerfully move through the woods picking up litter on and around the paths and in the various nooks and crannies where guys ‘play’.
Judging by the number of wet wipes in some places a lot of wiping had gone on!
With a piece of drain pipe that big someone must have been well-drained!
A welcome stop for some refreshments, with those present at the time and willing to be in a picture, enjoying their break.
Despite having had to be elsewhere one of our regulars raced to take part in a significant part of the morning’s work.
More of the same after our break. Having been removing sexual debris and other rubbish from the cruising area over several years now, we know that there is much less litter thrown away than there used to be, and more taken away by considerate guys who understand how offensive it can be to others.
Eventually it was time to return to base, staple up the rubbish sacks and leave them at the roadside for collection.
Another good haul. 15 sacks of general rubbish and 12 of recycling.
Thanks again to our hard-working team!
(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)