Please note, this page only applies to arranging a one off litter picking event.
For information about regular litter‑picking activities, please visit our dedicated Adopt a Street webpage.
Litter picks
If you are interested in doing a one off litter pick event on land that we own and manage, please read our terms and conditions document before proceeding.
This sets out our requirements for these events to ensure you are covered by our public liability insurance.
Please note, all organisers are responsible for the safety of their participants. Please refer to our event checklist and safety guidelines to ensure everyone is kept safe throughout the activity.
To notify us of your litter pick, there are two different processes depending on where you want to host your event. Instructions are included on this page.
Streets and residential areas
To run a litter pick event on a street or residential area, please complete and submit the following to our Waste and Recycling team:
- litter pick application form
- risk assessment
Recycling and Waste team
Parks, open spaces, and seafronts
To run a litter pick event in a park, open space, or on the seafront, please complete and submit the following to our Activities team:
- activity form
- dedicated area-specific risk assessment.
The risk assessments are included on this page. Please go to our dedicated activity webpage to fill out the application form.
Activities team
Please note there are separate application forms and risk assessments depending on the area.
This is because:
- each area of land is managed by a different team, and;
- each environment presents different types of risks.
Please follow the instructions carefully as indicated on this page to ensure your forms get to the right place.
What happens next
Once the relevant team has received your documents and confirmed the group will be following our terms and conditions, then your event is covered under our Public Liability Insurance and is welcome to proceed.
We will provide confirmation to you via email.
Don't forget to download and read the health and safety checklist to help keep everyone safe during your event.
If your event does not meet our terms and conditions
If your group prefers to operate outside of our terms and conditions, you will need to provide a copy of your own Public Liability Insurance (with proof of minimum coverage of £5 million).
Please send this to the relevant team with your application form and risk assessment.
2 minute litter pick stations
There are a number of 2 minute litter picking stations around North Somerset which provide opportunities to litter pick in the area.
Please see our dedicated web page for more information and locations. You will need to ensure you review the relevant risk assessment before proceeding.