The BIG Spring Clean

The BIG Spring Clean is Northern Ireland's biggest volunteer clean up and we need your help to make it happen!

The Big Spring Clean is Northern Ireland's largest community clean-up campaign. Since its inception 553,571 volunteers have participated in clean-up activities removing over 800 tonnes of waste! It is open to individuals, schools, community groups and businesses from all communities wishing to rid their streets of litter and discarded rubbish. 

You can help in any one of FOUR ways:

1. Add your signature to our Live Here Love Here petition and show your support.
2. Donate as an independent charity, we need your help to make Northern Ireland a cleaner, safer and healthier place to live in and protect for future generations. Now more than ever. Give today to make a difference to your local community! 
3. Take part in a clean up check out what's on near you.
4. Organise your own cleanup and receive a free kit - this includes information on planning your event, a high visibility vest, a pair of gloves, a poster to publicise your event and bin bags. Your local council may also be able to provide litter pickers and additional equipment (for details check out our Council Contacts page). Please be aware that packs are limited and will be distributed on a first come first serve basis. 

Don’t forget to submit the results of your clean up on our website. You can do this once you have created your profile and registered your event. To create a new profile click here. When you have submitted your results you will be entered into a draw to win a handicart, kindly donated by Helping Hand Environmental to help with your next clean up. The closing date for competition entries is midnight 20th May 2019.

The BIG Spring Clean supports local community clean ups across all 11 council areas in Northern Ireland. It is open to individuals, schools, community groups and businesses wishing to rid their streets of litter and discarded rubbish.

Happy Litter Picking!