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Posted: Sat 27th Sep 2025
Wrexham’s volunteer litter pickers have been named Wales’ most active community group after clearing more than 700 bags of rubbish from local streets, rivers and green spaces over the summer.
Figures from Keep Wales Tidy show that between June and August, the group organised 98 clean-up activities. In total, 247 volunteers collected 732 bags of litter, alongside large fly-tipped items from the Gwenfro and Clywedog rivers.
Since forming in February 2021, Wrexham Litter Pickers have now removed almost 40,000 bags of waste.
Now the group is encouraging individuals, families, friends and businesses to play their part in keeping Wrexham’s communities clean and green.
Kelly Evans, the founder of Wrexham Litter Pickers said: “I am so proud of what we have achieved as a community.
“Since February 2021, we have removed almost 40,000 bags of litter, plus eye-watering amounts of large fly-tipped items from our beautiful Gwenfro and Clywedog rivers and green spaces, which are all havens for wildlife.
“It is very sad to see what people think they can just dump. However, everyone can help by collecting rubbish on their daily walks and popping it into a bin, clearing up outside their homes or visiting a Litter Picking Hub. Every little helps.”
To make it easier for residents to get involved, Keep Wales Tidy runs 12 Litter Picking Hubs across Wrexham, offering free equipment such as pickers, bags and hi-vis vests. They are based in community venues including Caia Park, Plas Pentwyn Resource Centre and Wrexham Wellbeing Hub.
Emma Watson, Wrexham Project Officer at Keep Wales Tidy said: “The success of groups like Wrexham Litter Pickers shows the power of community action.
“We hope their achievements will inspire others to get involved. If you care about your community, visit a Litter Picking Hub and join the effort!
For more information and to find your nearest Litter Picking Hub, visit the Keep Wales Tidy website: www.keepwalestidy.cymru/litter-picking-hubs
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