We support Keep Britain Tidy's campaign, The Great British Spring Clean.
The Great British Spring Clean and Great Big School Clean are returning from Friday 13 March to Sunday 29 March 2026.
You can help in your neighbourhood by taking part in a litter pick, leaf clearing, or you can organise a community clean up event:
The Great British Spring Clean campaign is held annually, but if you want to get involved before, during or after the campaign you can organise a community clean up event at any time of the year.
Want to join in with a Great British Spring Clean Organised Litter Pick? See our publicly available events below:
| Date | Time | Meeting Point |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 16 March | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Rawcliffe Lake |
| Wed 18 March | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Acomb Gateway Centre |
| Mon 23 March | 2:00 - 3:00pm | Monkbridge Gardens |
| Mon 23 March | 3:15 - 4:15pm | North Fields Community Centre, Strensall |
| Wed 25 March | 10:00 - 11:00am | Head Office at Vanguard next to Prezzo |
| Wed 25 March | 10:00 - 11:00am | Hull Road Park, Melrosegate Entrance |
| Wed 25 March | 1:00 - 2:00pm | Scarcroft Green |
| Fri 27 March | 12:30 - 2:30pm | Kingsway North Roundabout |
Contact environmentandcommunity@york.gov.uk for more information on any of the events.
Our Environment and Community Officers work with volunteers to:
- help maintain a cleaner, safer, greener environment in York
- create attractive neighbourhoods
- create a real sense of community
- improve health, wellbeing and inclusivity
Organise a community clean up event
We can support you, your community group, charity or business to organise a one-off community litter pick or clean up event.
Register to organise an event by using our online form:
We lend our support to anyone wanting to be involved. Ways we can help include:
- providing equipment, to help make jobs quicker and easier to do
- collecting bagged litter
- promoting community events
- offering practical advice
- sharing health and safety guidance