Gwanwyn glan Cymru / Spring Clean Cymru

Spring into action to clean up the Llyn Peninsula

Communities in the Llyn Peninsula are being urged to join Spring Clean Cymru 2026 and help pick up the litter that blights our local environment.

Congl Meinciau is working with environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy to support Spring Clean Cymru. Together they are calling on individuals, families, community groups, schools and businesses to get involved between 13 – 29 March.

Spring Clean Cymru aims to raise awareness and encourage positive action. Not only does litter cost Wales roughly £70 million to remove each year, but it also has devastating effects on marine and local wildlife.  The good news is that litter picking is a simple action that anyone can do to make an immediate and visible difference to their area.

Volunteers organising their own Spring Clean Cymru events can visit the Congl Meinciau Litter Picking Hub and borrow everything they need to carry out a safe clean-up, including litter pickers, hoops, hi-vis vests and bin bags. The Hub is open from 09.00-16.30, Monday to Friday. To borrow free litter picking equipment, contact 01758770000.

Since 2016, tens of thousands of litter heroes joined have shown they love where they live by collecting tonnes of litter and recycling. Keep Wales Tidy hope to make 2026 their most successful spring clean yet.

Keep Wales Tidy Chief Executive, Owen Derbyshire said: “This year, our message is clear: the environment is for everyone. Whether you’re tidying up your street, local park, favourite beach, or a cherished beauty spot, every piece of litter removed makes a difference.

“Litter picking is a simple, free way to get outdoors, boost your well-being, and take positive action to improve your community. So, visit a Hub, grab a litter picker, step outside, and let’s work together to keep Wales tidy!”

To pledge and get involved in Spring Clean Cymru, visit the Keep Wales Tidy website www.keepwalestidy.cymru

For communications support please contact 01758770000

For more information and to register for Spring Clean Cymru, visit keepwalestidy.cymru #SpringCleanCymru #GwanwynGlânCymru

Spring Clean Cymru is part of Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean.