Keeping our community spaces litter-free and safe
We organise and support litterpicks, events and campaigns to make our local environment a cleaner, safer, more beautiful space for our community and wildlife. There are lots of litter picking groups in Inverclyde, each led by its own dedicated group leader. Green Tangerine is one of Keep Scotland Beautiful's Anchor Groups for 'Upstream Battle'.
If you would like to join a litterpick, see the upcoming picks listed below. If you'd like Green Tangerine to help you organise a litterpick for your local area, workplace, community group, college, school or nursery, get in touch with us.
Current Events
Email us if you have any questions about the litter picks.
Advance notice: Big Clyde Clean Up 2026
From 14th March to 24th April we are looking for groups to clean up the shoreline of Inverclyde. If you are interested in helping please contact us. All equipment and support provided.
January
Saturday 10th - Lyle Hillbillies
10.00 at Lyle Hill, Greenock
Kilmacolm - 10.00 at the Library car park. Please contact us for dates
Sunday 18th - Wemyss Baywatchers
10.00 at the Community Centre, Wemyss Bay
Saturday 24th -Litterkippers
10.00 at the Parish Church, Inverkip.
Saturday 31st - Smelly Grubbies, Gourock
10.30-12 at Wee Annie statue next to Cleats, Kempock Street
Port Glasgow - contact us for details of groups
February
Sunday 1st - Cowdenknowes Residents
12.30 at Wallace Street, Greenock
Saturday 7th - Lyle Hillbillies
10.00 at Lyle Hill, Greenock
Sunday 15th Kilmacolm - 10.00 at the library car park
Sunday 22nd -Litterkippers
1.00 at the Parish Church, Inverkip.
Sunday 22nd - Wemyss Baywatchers
10.00 at the Community Centre, Wemyss Bay
Saturday 28th - Smelly Grubbies, Gourock
10.30-12 at Wee Annie statue next to Cleats, Kempock Street
Port Glasgow - contact us for details of groups
2025 stats
- 991 volunteers
- 173 events
- 1434 bags
- 7170kg of litter
The curios collected include: a metal arrow, laughing gas canisters x4 , kayak, tent, lots of cones, bags of drugs, folding chair, shopping trolley, tyres, soldering mask, car parts and bumper, wipers, car number plate, lawnmower, vapes
2024 stats
- 920 volunteers
- 133 events
- 1312 bags
- 6560kg of litter
The curios collected include: a TV, hoover, laughing gas, 2 gerry cans, over 31 Buckfast bottles, bikes, traffic cones, roadside signs, half a bed, scooter, and a cycling helmet.
2023 stats
- 741 volunteers
- 102 events
- 1482 hours
- 1086 bags
- 5430kg of litter
The curios collected include: vapes, disposable forks, kettles and toasters, road signs and traffic cones, machete, dog poo bags, microwave, deep fat fryer, garden hose, paint cans, 6 tyres, car battery and exhaust, fire extinguisher, fire pit, see saw, building supplies (saws, creosote etc), bike, mattress and bed, fishing gear, mobile phone, 5 scooters, and 2 TVs.
2022 stats
- 1 workshop
- 1012 volunteers
- 109 events
- 1686 hours
- 1411 bags
- 11,700kg of litter
The curios collected include: 7 tyres, 13 traffic cones and signs, 3 tents, 1 bed, 1 gun, 2 knives and 1 meat cleaver, 3 scooters, 1 foot spa, 1 exercise bike, 1 crutch, 1 ice skate and 1 trainer, 1 table and lots of chairs, 2 TVs, 1 DVD player and 1 DAB radio, 1 phone, 1 teddy bear, loads of car parts and tyres, lots of underwear and condoms, over 60 filled and tied dog poo bags, a variety of road signs and bollards, 3 trolleys, 1 fire extinguisher, electrical equipment and cables.
Litter Picking Guidelines
Before embarking on your own litter pick or joining one of ours, download and read our litter picking guidelines PDF. It has tips and advice to keep you safe while cleaning your local area!
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