Current Events

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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.

March

Sunday 1st - Cowdenknowes Residents

12.30 at Wallace Street, Greenock

Saturday 8th  - Lyle Hillbillies

10.00 at Lyle Hill, Greenock

Saturday 14th - 10.00  Parklea Launch of the Big Clyde Clean

Friday 20th - Cardwell Bay  with Stuart McMillan MSP and  his team 10.00-12.00

Saturday 21st -Litterkippers

10.00 at the Parish Church, Inverkip and at Ardgowan Beach

Sunday 22nd - Wemyss Baywatchers

10.00 at Wemyss Bay beach

Friday 27th - Western Ferries to Cloch Lighthouse. Meet at 10.00 at picnic table opposite Faulds Park Road

Saturday 28th - Smelly Grubbies, Gourock

10.30-12 at Wee Annie statue next to Cleats, Kempock Street

Sunday 29th - Gourock Yacht Club to Western Ferries - Meet at 10.00 near the Yacht Club

Port Glasgow - contact us for details of groups

Kilmacolm - 10.00 at the Library car park. Please contact us for dates

April

Wednesday 1st - Lunderston Bay 10.15. Join Inverclyde Ramblers for a litter pick to Inverkip

Sunday 5th - Cowdenknowes Residents

12.30 at Wallace Street, Greenock

Friday 10th - Wemyss Bay Beach - Network Rail

Saturday 11th  - Lyle Hillbillies

10.00 at Lyle Hill, Greenock

Tuesday 14th Lyle Gateway Walkers. Meet at the Beacon Theatre at 10.30

Friday 17th Teams from The Trust will tidy up Port Glasgow Coronation Park to Kingston Dock

Sunday 19th - Wemyss Baywatchers

10.00 at the Community Centre, Wemyss Bay

Saturday 25th- Smelly Grubbies, Gourock

10.30-12 at Wee Annie statue next to Cleats, Kempock Street

Saturday 26th -Litterkippers

10.00 at the Parish Church, Inverkip. 

Port Glasgow - contact us for details of groups

Kilmacolm - 10.00 at the Library car park. Please contact us for dates

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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