Rowlands said he started monthly litter picks at the stream in Valley Walk in Hartcliffe after being shocked at the “incredible amount of litter” being dumped there.
“If my son and I can collect that much in around three hours – not just litter but super market trolleys and electric scooters and bikes – imagine what could be collected across Hartcliffe if there was an event in spring where 100 people joined,” he said.
“People have zoned out of the traditional messages of don’t drop your litter,” he added.
“The whole thing about One Million Bags is about people giving back to their communities whilst they’re out and about.”
Keen to organise a litter picking weekend in Hartcliffe in March, Rowlands is urging residents and groups to get on board.