Hamilton and Blantyre Litter Pickers have been working hard keeping the local areas clean. They have over 700 volunteers who rally together to tackle rubbish in parks, streams and rivers.
The group were established in March 2021 in response to the noticeable increase in litter during lockdown. The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
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Hamilton and Blantyre Litter Pickers aim to make a positive impact on the environment and instill a sense of community pride in the areas they work in, with their visibility helping to raise awareness and influence positive behavioural change.
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